There's no doubt our economy needs a serious shake-up.

Not that it matters much now, she added, with a serious shake of her head.

The traditional Irish retail banking structure is set for a serious shake-up over the next couple of years.

It was perhaps two weeks later that a serious shake-up occurred in the office force, of which no one seemed to know the cause.

"We are in for it, beyond a doubt," said Dick, with a serious shake of his head.

"Experimental farming is an expensive amusement," said Sir Peregrine, with a very serious shake of his head.

"I'm not looking for any more outside adventures," said Dick, with a serious shake of his head.

"I rather think that was rough on William Philander," remarked Dick, with a serious shake of his head.