shake dirt
Frequency: 6.67.5 per million words
remove loose dirt by moving something quickly up and down or side to side
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Examples (10)
- He picked up his jacket from the ground and shook the dirt off.
- Before coming inside, please shake the dirt from your shoes.
- The dog happily shook dirt all over the freshly washed car.
- She had to vigorously shake the dirt out of the picnic blanket after their lunch in the park.
- When you transplant a flower, gently shake the excess dirt from its roots.
- After the fall, he stood up and shook the dirt from his trousers.
- Can you help me shake the dirt out of this large rug?
- The children were shaking dirt from their hands after playing in the garden.
- I will shake the dirt off this old tarp before I store it in the garage.
- The construction worker shook the dirt from his hair at the end of the day.