whisk away

Take off swiftly

To whisk away is to remove someone or something quickly and smoothly, often with an element of rescue or escape: The limo whisked them away before reporters could ask questions.

The phrase suggests swift, almost effortless movement from one place to another, frequently to somewhere better or safer: She was whisked away to a private island.

remove

extract

Concentrated derived substance

evacuate · relocate · displace · clear · eliminate · expel · banish · uproot · extricate · purge

escape

flee

Depart swiftly from threat

abscond · elude · evade · dash off · depart · jet off · take flight · scurry · hightail · decamp

swift

hurry

Move with urgency

  • dashQuick burst or pinch
  • sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
  • speedRate of motion

zoom · hasten · whirlwind · blitz · scamper · dart · fly · rush · flash · breeze

cleaning

brush

Bristled cleaning tool

  • sweepBrush clean with broom
  • dustFine settled particles
  • flickBrief, sharp motion

wipe · swipe · clear · remove · scatter · disperse · brush off

Opposites
speed and manner of removal

whisk awayhaul away

Remove by transporting

dawdle

direction of movement

whisk awaybring in

Cause to arrive

usher in · deliver · fetch · import · introduce

action vs. inaction

whisk awayanchor

Secures ships to seabed

retain · detain · station · root · hold fast

Family

away, whisk, whiskers, whisker, whisked, whisking, whisks, whiskery

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