shake on it
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Meaning · English
To agree by shaking hands; to close a deal.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'll bring the contract tomorrow, and if everything looks good, we'll shake on it.
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).
Common questions
What does “shake on it” mean?
To agree by shaking hands; to close a deal.
Is “shake on it” formal or informal?
shake on it is generally informal.