shake on
phrasal verb
shook on; shaken on; shaking on; shakes on
: to shake hands to show agreement
They shook on the deal.
If you agree, let's shake on it.
Examples of shake on in a Sentence
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Conspiring with my cousin to shake on a bit more seasoning while Granny’s back is turned.
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Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024
Try moistening baking soda with a degreasing dish liquid, or shake on a generous sprinkle of a non-scratching scouring powder, such as Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
First, there’s a whole lot of moving and shaking on Andros as the hurricane begins to bear down on the island.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
That said, the blend could be a solid option for people who don’t like the taste of protein shakes on their own or who want to make their Diet Cokes a tad more nutritious.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 July 2024
The system comes with a blender pitcher, two single-serve cups with lids for smoothies and shakes on the go, and a processing bowl.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
Investors remained nervous as U.S. stock indexes continued to shake on Wednesday morning.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
In the last couple of weeks, negotiators have chalked up a handful of wins, shaking on six tentative agreements with local IATSE unions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
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Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024
Try moistening baking soda with a degreasing dish liquid, or shake on a generous sprinkle of a non-scratching scouring powder, such as Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
First, there’s a whole lot of moving and shaking on Andros as the hurricane begins to bear down on the island.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
That said, the blend could be a solid option for people who don’t like the taste of protein shakes on their own or who want to make their Diet Cokes a tad more nutritious.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 July 2024
The system comes with a blender pitcher, two single-serve cups with lids for smoothies and shakes on the go, and a processing bowl.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
Investors remained nervous as U.S. stock indexes continued to shake on Wednesday morning.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
In the last couple of weeks, negotiators have chalked up a handful of wins, shaking on six tentative agreements with local IATSE unions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Shake on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shake%20on. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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