shake hands
Idioms-
Also, shake someone's hand . Clasp another's hand in greeting, farewell, or congratulation or as a sign of friendship or goodwill. For example, Stop fighting, boys; shake hands and be done with it , or You won first prize? Let me shake your hand . [Early 1500s]
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shake hands on . Confirm a promise or bargain, as in We didn't sign a contract; we simply shook hands on our agreement . [Early 1900s]
Example Sentences
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The King surprised some shoppers outside the event, wishing them a "Merry Christmas" and shaking hands in an impromptu walkabout in the rain.
From BBC
He is humble and polite, shaking hands with journalists to introduce himself properly when he arrived at Villa.
From BBC
The winning quarterback, junior Michael Gonzalez, heard a strange sound while shaking hands.
From Los Angeles Times
Johnson's "expressions of over-optimism" about the impact of Covid also undermined official health advice, the report says - including speaking about shaking hands in hospital the day before launching a handwashing campaign.
From BBC
Cruise, 63, was still shaking hands and posing for pictures long after the ceremony ended Sunday night.
From Los Angeles Times
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