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gives one's head a shake

gives one's head a shake is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give one's head a shake.

Meaning of give one's head a shake

Verb

give one's head a shake (third-person singular simple present gives one's head a shake, present participle giving one's head a shake, simple past gave one's head a shake, past participle given one's head a shake)

  1. (Canada, idiomatic) To reassess the common sense of one's behaviour, ideas, etc.
    • If you're thinking about topping your burger with ketchup, mustard, relish and perhaps a couple of pickle slices, you might want to "give your head a shake."2009 August 20, Joanne Chianello, “New program asks you to pass on the sodium”, in The Windsor Star

Questions about gives one's head a shake

What is gives one's head a shake the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gives one's head a shake is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give one's head a shake.

Words near gives one's head a shake in the dictionary

  1. gives one enough rope
  2. gives one the lie in one's throat
  3. gives one the mitten
  4. gives one's all
  5. gives one's best
  6. gives one's head a shake
  7. gives one's left nut
  8. gives one's notice
  9. gives one's right arm
  10. gives one's word
  11. gives oneself airs

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