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"shook off" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it in situations when someone or something has succeeded in getting rid of a restraining or pursuing force. Example: The hare quickly shook off the pursuing dog and continued on its way.
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He grinned and shook off the pain.
Before the pitch, Byrdak shook off Thole repeatedly.
She grabbed a handful and shook off the dirt.
Vick shook off those hits and said he was fine.
My husband and I shook off the dust and smiled.
McLaren never shook off the taint of amorality.
NBC shook off "Southland" after only one abbreviated season, and the show ended up on TNT.
Pavlich shook off an early head knock to finish with three goals.
At 3, when McDavid first went ice skating, he shook off his father's hand.
He shook off another slow start, same as against the Packers.
But he never entirely shook off his traditional training at the École des Beaux-Arts.
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