English Expression · Intermediate
shake out
To unfurl a reef from a sail
Pronunciation: say shake out
Meaning
To resolve or reach a final outcome.
Example
We are curious to see how this all shakes out.
We are curious to see how this all shakes out.
Practice tips
- Practice shake out out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.