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Mr. Tom Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

Getting shook up

Hi

Could you please tell me if the phrase "getting shook up" is appropriate for everyday speech -- I mean, it's not too slangy?

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/shook+up

Thanks,

Tom
  

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It is very informal.

— Mister Micawber

  • It is very informal.
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Thanks, MM.

One more question (and thanks for bearing with me.)

Would you say that very informal borders on the slang? Many of my dictionaries define slang so. I mean, if a college student uses "getting shook up" in his essay, do you think he is likely to be penalized?

Tom
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Yes. You might hear it used in very casual speech, but it is not standard English.
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