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all shook up

all shook up also shook up {adj.}, {slang}

In a state of great emotional upheaval; disturbed; agitated.

What are you so shook up about?

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[shake down] {v. phr.} 1. To cause to fall by shaking. * /He shook some pears down from the free./ 2. {informal} To test, practice, get running smoothly (a ship […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

shake up

[shake up] {v.}, {informal} To bother; worry; disturb. * /The notice about a cut in pay shook up everybody in the office./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

shake off

[shake off] {v.}, {informal} To get away from when followed; get rid of; escape from. * /A convict escaped from prison and shook off the officers trying to follow him./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[swallow one's pride] {v. phr.} To bring your pride under control; humble yourself. * /After Bill lost the race, he swallowed his pride and shook hands with the winner./ Compare: […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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