The kid knows “short shrift”?! My kinda kid.
Nope, We’ll go with mom.
The school’s on a tight budget and chalk costs money.
And Mom, no more watching The Simpsons for little Bartholomew.
Or we could just use the paddle.
Does anyone ever get medium or long shrift?
The kid is negotiating!
“Shrift” used to mean confession to a priest. “Short shrift” was you had to rush through your confession because the guy who was going to cut your head off was in a hurry.
Sir, I know Bart Simpson and you are no Bart Simpson
Can he write it in cursive?
pschearer Premium Member over 1 year ago
The kid knows “short shrift”?! My kinda kid.
jvo over 1 year ago
Nope, We’ll go with mom.
The school’s on a tight budget and chalk costs money.
The Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
And Mom, no more watching The Simpsons for little Bartholomew.
Doug K over 1 year ago
Or we could just use the paddle.
Kaputnik over 1 year ago
Does anyone ever get medium or long shrift?
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
The kid is negotiating!
Jefano Premium Member over 1 year ago
“Shrift” used to mean confession to a priest. “Short shrift” was you had to rush through your confession because the guy who was going to cut your head off was in a hurry.
jvscanlan Premium Member over 1 year ago
Sir, I know Bart Simpson and you are no Bart Simpson
Linda Schweiner Premium Member over 1 year ago
Can he write it in cursive?