shake badly

Frequency: 7.010.0 per million words

To tremble a lot, often from fear, cold, or illness.

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Examples (10)

  • Her hands were shaking so badly that she couldn't hold her glass.
  • He was shaking badly after the traumatic experience.
  • The small child began to shake badly from the intense cold.
  • When the fever hit, her whole body started to shake badly.
  • Despite his efforts to remain calm, his voice shook badly with emotion.
  • She found herself shaking badly as she waited for the verdict.
  • Even hours later, he was still shaking badly from the adrenaline rush.
  • The old man's hands would often shake badly due to a neurological condition.
  • I remember shaking badly the first time I had to speak in public.
  • If you don't wear warmer clothes, you'll shake badly in this weather.