SHAKE OFF – Phrasal Verb
What is the Meaning of SHAKE OFF?
shake off
shake off oneself*/ something
shake oneself* / something off
Definition:
make a lot of quick, small, repeated movements to remove dirt or dust, usually after a fall
Examples:
1. After he slipped and fell, he stood up, shook himself off, and started to walk down the street, as though nothing had happened.
2. I picked my jacket up off the floor and shook the dirt off.
3. The wet dog shook himself off and got mud all over everyone.
Note: oneself can be replaced with another reflexive pronoun such as myself, yourself, yourselves, himself, herself, ourselves, or themselves.
| present – | SHAKE OFF |
| present participle – | SHAKING OFF |
| past – | SHOOK OFF |
| past participle – | SHAKEN OFF |
