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Meaning of shake the plum tree | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To obtain a source of advantage, such as for political favors or appointments.

idiomatic, uncommon

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

shake together shake up shaked shakes shakes a leg shakes down

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