Shake on it Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
SHAYK-awn-it
ʃˈeɪk/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɪt
SHAYK-on-it
Definition
To confirm an agreement or deal by shaking hands, as a sign of trust and commitment.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used to seal friendly deals or promises, especially in business or personal agreements. Usually followed by actually shaking hands. Equivalent to "let's make it official" in a casual way. Not used for written or formal contracts.
Spanish: sellar con un apretón de manosPortuguese (BR): fechar com um aperto de mãosPortuguese (PT): selar com um aperto de mãoChinese (Simplified): 握手成交 - 通过握手达成协议Chinese (Traditional): 握手成交 - 透過握手達成協議Hindi: हाथ मिलाकर पक्का करनाArabic: نختمها بمصافحةBengali: হ্যান্ডশেক করা - হাত মেলানো (চুক্তির জন্য)Russian: пожать руки - заключить сделку рукопожатиемJapanese: 握手で約束する - 握手する（約束の合図）Vietnamese: bắt tay (để thỏa thuận) - bắt tay xác nhậnKorean: 악수하다(약속을 확인하다)Turkish: el sıkışmak (anlaşma için) - anlaşmayı el sıkışarak onaylamakUrdu: ہاتھ ملانا (معاہدہ پکا کرنا)Indonesian: berjabat tangan (sebagai tanda setuju)
Example Sentences
Let's shake on it if we agree.
basic
They decided to shake on it after the meeting.
basic
You have a deal! Let's shake on it.
basic
Okay, you mow the lawn and I'll take out the trash—shake on it?
natural
We argued for hours but finally decided to just shake on it and move on.
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I trust you—let's shake on it and call it a deal.
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