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Uncommonshake off
The correct spelling is shake off.
How to pronounce shake off
verb
Say it like: Sha-ke -off
The correct spelling is shake off. To remove (something attached to, on or clinging to an object) by shaking. For example: "The archaeologists shook off the dust that had fallen from the roof, and promptly continued their work."
Usage Examples
“The archaeologists shook off the dust that had fallen from the roof, and promptly continued their work.”
“Some rumors that the governor had smoked pot as a teenager were flying around, but he has finally managed to shake them off.”
“The police are chasing us! Quick, turn into that side street! We've got to shake them off.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To remove (something attached to, on or clinging to an object) by shaking.
- 2.To dissociate oneself from (an allegation or rumour).
- 3.To lose someone who is tracking you
- 4.To rid oneself of a malady or its symptoms
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