Whip through
verb
To complete, read, or do something very quickly.
I whipped through the book in a couple of hours.
Often appears as...
- whip through a book
- whip through a meal
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To move or go quickly and directly.
The wind whipped through the trees.
Often appears as...
- wind whipped through
- whip through the crowd
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To make something move or go quickly and directly.
He whipped the car through the narrow alley.
Often appears as...
- whip car through
- whip bike through
verb
To complete, read, or do something very quickly.
I whipped through the book in a couple of hours.
Often appears as...
- whip through a book
- whip through a meal
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To move or go quickly and directly.
The wind whipped through the trees.
Often appears as...
- wind whipped through
- whip through the crowd
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To make something move or go quickly and directly.
He whipped the car through the narrow alley.
Often appears as...
- whip car through
- whip bike through
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Speed Impression
Use 'whip through' to express doing something with surprising quickness, often impressively so.
She whipped through her presentation, leaving the audience in awe.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Conversations
Best used in informal settings; 'whip through' might be too casual for formal or academic contexts.
I whipped through my chores so I could hang out with friends.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Energy
'Whip through' often has a positive connotation, suggesting efficiency and enthusiasm.
He whipped through the quiz without hesitation.
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