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whisk off

idiom
Meaning

to rapidly remove.


Examples
SIMPLE

The waiter will whisk off your dirty plates now.

CONTEXTUAL

After the ceremony, the driver will whisk off the bride and groom to the airport.

COMPLEX

The security team moved quickly to whisk off the diplomat before the crowd could become unruly.

Anchors to
Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    whisk away

    To take (a person) on a surprise romantic journey.

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