Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "about to shake" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is imminent or about to happen, often in a context of excitement or anticipation.
Example: "The ground was rumbling, and we all knew it was about to shake."
Alternatives: "on the verge of shaking" or "ready to tremble".
Exact(36)
For a moment Mugabe was about to shake my hand.
But now policymakers in both states are about to shake the kaleidoscope again.
He's got pictures of him about to shake hands with everyone in the business.
Just as I was about to shake the news editor's hand, he said: "Just one point.
Realistically, Britain is not about to shake off the yoke of global capitalism by growing its own carrots.
By Kim Tingley A new way of using silicon in the body may be about to shake up medical science.
Similar(24)
As an entrepreneur or business leader, if you didn't come back from your vacation with some ideas about how to shake things up, it's time to consider making some changes.
However, Page has some serious ideas about how to shake up the arms procurers and the top brass.
He left for France a 19-year-old freshman at Stanford, a sheltered child of privilege full of ideas about how to shake up the French mission.
People leaving the mansion tended to mention Ms. Lee almost as much as Mr. Cuomo — either because they were disappointed they did not get to meet her, or because they were practically giddy about getting to shake her hand.
Lakisha Adams, 35, who has three children in the school, spoke brightly of a Harlem mentoring program: "It teaches about how to shake someone's hand, how to walk without your pants dragging down.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com