good shake

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Used to describe a strong, thorough shake.

shakeADJECTIVE + shake

Categories:

good

Examples (10)

  • Give the tablecloth a good shake before putting it away.
  • You should give the bottle a good shake to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
  • The paint needs a good shake before you start painting.
  • After the rain, he gave his jacket a good shake to dry it off.
  • The gardener gave the rose bush a good shake to dislodge the aphids.
  • The unexpected news gave him a good shake, making him reconsider his plans.
  • Give the salad dressing a good shake to emulsify it properly.
  • She had to give the vending machine a good shake to get her snack out.
  • Before pouring, make sure to give the juice carton a good shake.
  • The sudden jolt from the car crash gave everyone a good shake.