shake together
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Meaning · English
To get along well; to make friends.
Register: colloquial, dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I did not introduce Sandy, and I was determined not to introduce Bauldie, and the advocate did not introduce the apparently intruding girl, but presently we shook together pretty well and were all talking promiscuously.
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 together” mean?
To get along well; to make friends.
Is “shake together” formal or informal?
shake together is generally colloquial, dated.