Short shrift Why Should I Care

Why Should I Care?

Have you ever wondered what your talkative aunt was saying when she complained someone gave her "short shrift"? Well, we're hoping she's never been in Hastings' shoes, but we bet she's said this once or twice before. It's a handy little way of saying something was done quickly—too quickly in fact.

So now you know. As for what else she's saying, we can't help you there.