2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'WHISK'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'WHISK'

Whisk away

1. Take to another place quickly
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The police WHISKED the minister AWAY when the trouble started.

Whisk off

1. Take someone to another place, usually unexpectedly
   (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
   
   » Example: She WHISKED her husband OFF for a romantic weekend.
2. Wipe, remove with a brush
   (Separable [optional] | American English)
   
   » Example: He WHISKED the crumbs OFF his sleeve.