whisk away

/wɪsk əˌweɪ/
/hwɪsk əˌweɪ/
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Other forms: whisked away; whisking away; whisks away

Definitions of whisk away
  1. verb
    take away quickly and suddenly
    synonyms: whisk off
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    type of:
    bear away, bear off, carry away, carry off, take away
    remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state
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