whisking away
Rapid secret departure
Whisking away combines the brisk motion of a whisk with removal—to carry someone or something off quickly and smoothly.
A limousine whisks dignitaries away from the airport.
A waiter whisks away empty plates before you notice.
The phrase suggests efficiency and often an element of rescue or escape: She was whisked away to a private island.
- kidnappingUnlawful seizure of person
- magic carpetEnchanted aerial floor covering
- secret passageConcealed route through structure
- liberateSet free from captivity
- swept off feetSuddenly, totally captivated
transport · relocate · vanish · vehicle · flee · rope ladder · snatch · carry off · zipline · abscond · quick getaway · escape · elope · helicopter · jet plane · abduct · emergency evacuation · rescue
whisking awaylingering
Remaining beyond expected duration
dawdling · tarrying · dallying · loitering · taking one's time
whisking awaybringing in
Conveying to interior
delivering · returning · depositing · placing · keeping
whisking awaylingering
Remaining beyond expected duration
staying put · remaining · tarrying · settling in · keeping