shake up . shake up {v.}, {informal} To bother; worry; disturb. The notice about a cut in pay shook up everybody in the office. Categories: add yours bother {informal} {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment