English · Phrasal verb Attested

shake off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To remove (something attached to, on or clinging to an object) by shaking.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Loại bỏ thứ gì đó bằng cách lắc

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The archaeologists shook off the dust that had fallen from the roof, and promptly continued their work.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To dissociate oneself from (an allegation or rumour).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tách mình khỏi một cáo buộc hoặc tin đồn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To lose someone who is tracking you.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mất dấu người đang theo dõi

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “shake off” mean?

To remove (something attached to, on or clinging to an object) by shaking.

Is “shake off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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