shake on it
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To shake someone's hand to show that you both agree on something.
Literal meaning: To physically shake your hand against someone else's hand as a physical representation of a mutual agreement.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
To confirm or finalise an agreement, deal, or bet by shaking hands.
"We agreed on a price and shook on it right there in the car park."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
The handshake is a traditional symbol of agreement, especially in business. 'Let's shake on it' is a very common set phrase. Note that 'it' is a fixed part of this expression — you do not say 'shake on the deal'.
Commonly used with
deal agreement terms bet arrangement contract
Forms
Base
shake on it
I/you/we/they
3rd person
shakes on it
he/she/it
Past simple
shook on it
yesterday
Past participle
shaken on it
have + pp
-ing form
shaking on it
continuous
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