We will see how things shake out tomorrow.
shake out
idiomTo result or transpire.
The team is waiting to see how the new project budget will shake out before they hire anyone.
After the merger was finalized, the employees waited anxiously to see how the new company structure would shake out regarding their job security.
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brace of shakes
A very short time.
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fair shake
Reasonable, unbiased treatment; a fair deal.
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give one's head a shake
To reassess the common sense of one's behaviour, ideas, etc.
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more than you can shake a stick at
Alternative form of more than one can shake a stick at.
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no great shakes
Something unexceptional, not noteworthy or special.
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shake a leg
To get busy; to get going; to be productive.
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shake a stick at
Disparage; rail against.
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shake like a leaf
To tremble, as with fear, cold, etc.; to shiver.
Last updated April 17, 2026