shake off

The phrase "shake off" is commonly used to describe the act of freeing oneself from something unwanted or burdensome.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To get rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.

Example

  • She managed to shake off her cold after a week of rest.
  • He tried to shake off his bad mood by going for a run.

B2Health

To recover from an illness or condition.

Example

  • It took him months to shake off the flu.

B2Pursuit

To escape from someone following or tracking you.

Example

  • They managed to shake off their pursuers in the crowded market.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shake off":

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