Meaning of give one's head a shake | Babel Free

Definitions

To reassess the common sense of one's behaviour, ideas, etc.

Canada, idiomatic

Examples

“If you're thinking about topping your burger with ketchup, mustard, relish and perhaps a couple of pickle slices, you might want to "give your head a shake."”

“But give your head a shake, people. Stop pushing for Wi-Fi at campgrounds around B.C. The entire premise of going camping is to escape from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives.”

“Talk about focussing on the unimportant. Give your head a shake, Google.”

CEFR level