smart as a whip

fair crack of the whip

Let's have an equitable attempt, match, or process. Used as an appeal for reasonableness.

pencil whip

To approve a document without actually knowing or reviewing what it is that is being approved.

smart arse

One who is particularly flippant or insolent or tends to make snide remarks or jokes.

whip hand

An advantage over another; the dominant position.

whip into shape

To exert considerable effort to change something or someone into a desired state.

whip the cat

To attempt to get work or money from someone who is too weak or poor to provide it.

whip through

To do something extremely quickly and perfunctorily.

whip up a storm

To cause an uproar or controversy.