whisk away
The phrase 'whisk away' conveys a sense of rapid and often unexpected movement, either of objects or people, sometimes with a romantic or secretive undertone.
Definition
B2General
(common)To move someone or something swiftly and suddenly from one place to another.
Example
- The magician whisked away the tablecloth without disturbing the dishes.
- The wind whisked away the leaves from the ground.
B2Romantic
(idiomatic)To take someone on a surprise romantic journey or adventure.
Example
- He whisked her away to a cozy cabin in the mountains for the weekend.
- They were whisked away on a surprise trip to Paris.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "whisk away":
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