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Idiom: Shake Out

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Meanings

To agitate a piece of cloth or other flexible material in order to remove dust, or to try to make it smooth and flat.

To unfurl a reef from a sail

To result or transpire.

Example: "We are curious to see how this all shakes out."

Example Sentences

1
Before the race, the athletes shake out their muscles to warm up.
2
I need to shake out my jacket to get rid of the wrinkles.
3
After a long flight, it helps to shake out your legs to prevent stiffness.
4
I always shake out my umbrella before entering a building to avoid dripping water.
5
Before putting on the sheets, shake out any wrinkles to make the bed look tidy.

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