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Definition shake hands (with someone) in American English

shake hands (with someone) phrase

phrase
1

to hold someone's hand and move it up and down several times as a way of greeting them or of showing that you agree to something

Example

"Nice to meet you," Larry said, shaking my hand.

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Definition shake hands (with someone) in American English