shake on it

verb

Etymology

Refers to the use of a handshake to confirm an agreement.

Definitions

  1. To agree by shaking hands

    To agree by shaking hands; to close a deal.

    • I'll bring the contract tomorrow, and if everything looks good, we'll shake on it.
    • Let's shake on it!
    • Often when two persons make a bargain they at its conclusion “Shake hands on it” to make it binding.

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