shake a leg (Meaning)
shake a leg
to form a conception of (as by counting or imagining), to cause to quake, quiver, or tremble, delirium tremens, an act of shaking, to free oneself from, a fissure separating annual rings of growth in timber, one that stands out especially in importance, ability, or merit, trill entry 2, trill, earthquake, to lessen the stability of, to hurry up, to cause to move to and fro, up and down, or from side to side especially in a repetitive, rhythmic, or quick jerky manner, to stir the feelings of, to briskly move something to and fro or up and down especially in order to mix, to force out of a place by quick jerky movements, to become unsteady, dance, milk shake, a shingle split from a piece of log usually three or four feet (about one meter) long, to clasp (hands) in greeting or farewell or as a sign of goodwill or agreement, milkshake, to tremble as a result of physical or emotional disturbance, deal entry 3 sense 2, a blow or shock that upsets the equilibrium or disturbs the balance of something, a condition of trembling or nervousness, to cause to move in a usually quick jerky manner, to move irregularly to and fro, an act of shaking oneself, a wavering, quivering, or alternating motion caused by a blow or shock, to cause to become weaker, one that is exceptional especially in importance, ability, or merit, to get away from, to clasp hands, malaria sense 1a, to experience a state of instability, to clasp (hands) in greeting or as a sign of goodwill or agreement, a very brief period of time, something produced by shaking, a long shingle, a condition of trembling (as from chill), to dislodge or eject by quick jerky movements of the support or container, to brandish, wave, or flourish often in a threatening manner, an act of shaking hands, to vibrate especially as the result of a blow or shock, a beverage resembling a milkshake, to bring to a specified condition by or as if by repeated quick jerky movements, deal entry 2 sense 3
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shake a leg Sentence Examples
- The waiter rushed to our table, shaking a leg to keep up with the busy crowd.
- The elderly couple danced slowly, their bodies shaking a leg despite their age.
- The toddler couldn't contain his excitement, shaking a leg to the music playing on the radio.
- The anxious student shook a leg in the waiting room, trying to calm his nerves before the exam.
- The dog ran towards its owner, shaking a leg and panting heavily.
- The construction workers shook a leg to the rhythm of their hammers, creating a lively symphony on the site.
- The politician arrived on stage, shaking a leg to show his enthusiasm for the campaign.
- The waiter balanced multiple plates on his arm while shaking a leg to serve customers efficiently.
- The actor performed a lively dance sequence, shaking a leg to entertain the audience.
- The firefighters rushed to the emergency, shaking a leg to reach the scene as quickly as possible.
FAQs About the word shake a leg
to form a conception of (as by counting or imagining), to cause to quake, quiver, or tremble, delirium tremens, an act of shaking, to free oneself from, a fissu
dance, foot (it), trip the light fantastic, step,hoof (it), jig, jitterbug, gavotte, bop, boogey
drag, linger, hang (around or out), poke, slow (down or up),creep, crawl, lag, tarry, dawdle
The waiter rushed to our table, shaking a leg to keep up with the busy crowd.
The elderly couple danced slowly, their bodies shaking a leg despite their age.
The toddler couldn't contain his excitement, shaking a leg to the music playing on the radio.
The anxious student shook a leg in the waiting room, trying to calm his nerves before the exam.
