a dusty reply

a dusty reply

old-fashioned A curt, rude, or unhelpful reply or response. Primarily heard in UK. I got a dusty reply from the customer service agent when I asked if I could cancel my contract early. If you're hoping to get an extension on the assignment from the professor, you're likely to get a dusty reply.
See also: dusty, reply
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a dusty answer
  • dusty
  • reply
  • no comment
  • answer on a postcard
  • reply to
  • reply to (someone or something)
  • fashion
  • no chance
  • promises, promises