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The phrase "I was shook" is a colloquial expression and not considered grammatically correct in written English. It is often used in spoken language and informal writing, such as text messages, social media posts, or casual emails. Example: "I was shook when I found out I got the job!".
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I was shook.
"I was shook up," said Heller.
"As cool as I think I am, I was shook.
"I felt in conflict; I was shook up," says Mr. Boyle.
"I won't say I was shook up but was kind of stunned a little bit," Stewart said.
That night, I was shook up and couldn't sleep — as if walking beside so much noise and speed had rearranged my molecules.
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I was shaking, shouting.
"I was shaken up".
I was shaken.
I was shaking".
I was shaking, scared, panicked".
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