Shake hands

A2

What does "Shake hands" mean?

greet by clasping hands

Synonym: greet Opposite: ignore, part

"Shake hands" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

I’d shake your hand but uh;

Friends S8E9

WE SHOOK HANDS, HAD COFFEE

Gilmore Girls S2E10

I'm shaking hands with Dumbledore.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

you're not able to shake hands for a week.

How I Met Your Mother S2E20

A picture of Mitchell and his prom date shaking hands.

Modern Family S6E7

I'll just say hi to him, shake his hand, buy a him a few beers, share a few laughs, bowl a few frames, lose intentionally to make him feel good, friend him on Facebook.

Parks and Recreation S4E13

Shake hands with this nice young man.

Suits S1E5

Break it off, shake hands, walk away.

The Big Bang Theory S7E20

"Shake hands" in TV shows & movies

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