give your head a shake



give your head a shake

An imperative to reevaluate one's ideas, behavior, actions, etc., or to begin acting or thinking sensibly. Primarily heard in Canada. You need to give your head a shake if you really think ghosts exist. Give your head a shake, John—no one is going to pay for a service they already get for free.
See also: give, head, shake

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Maria[mə'ri:ə]
GÜLbahar-Turkish
SiÂNSHAH:NWelsh
BertBURT (English), BERT (German, Dutch)English, German, Dutch
Marzanna (2)-Slavic Mythology
Neirin-Welsh