whip through

Complete very quickly

To whip through something is to complete it quickly and efficiently: She whipped through the paperwork in an hour.

The phrase suggests speed without carelessness—getting through a task, book, or list with brisk competence rather than haste that compromises quality.

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perfunctory · dash · inattentive · superficial · cut corners · skim · hasty · rushed · in a hurry · breeze · execute · careless · perform · hurry · race against time · expeditious · race · prompt

Opposites
speed of completion

whip throughdrag out

Extend beyond necessary duration

poke along · dwell on · stretch out

manner of engagement

whip throughpore over

Study something carefully

scrutinize · mull over · fuss over

effort/difficulty

whip throughmuddle through

Proceed without clear direction

Family

whip, through, whips, whipped, whipping, whipper, throughput

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G