whisk off

Spirit away fast

To whisk off is to remove or transport quickly and suddenly: She whisked off her coat and got to work, The children were whisked off to bed.

The phrase suggests brisk, efficient movement—something swept away without ceremony or delay.

depart

sweep away

Remove forcefully and completely

evacuate · abscond · flee · escape · vanish · disappear · decamp · embark · bolt

remove

wipe away

Remove by rubbing

Opposites
speed of movement/departure

whisk offlinger

Stay beyond necessity

stay put · dawdle · tarry · drag one's feet · delay

direction of bringing/taking

whisk offbring in

Cause to arrive

usher in · deliver · fetch · bring back · return

Family

off, whisk, whiskers, whisker, whisked, whisking, whisks, offs, offing

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