whip through something — ˌwhip ˈthrough sth derived (informal) to do or finish sth very quickly • We whipped through customs in ten minutes. Main entry: ↑whipderived … Useful english dictionary
whip someone/something into shape — whip (or knock or lick) someone/something into shape act forcefully to bring someone or something into a fitter, more efficient, or better organized state a man who whips a chamber orchestra into shape … Useful english dictionary
whip together — [phrasal verb] whip (something) together or whip together (something) informal : to produce or prepare (something) very quickly She whipped together a quick lunch. They had little time to whip a plan … Useful english dictionary
whip something into shape — whip (someone/something) into shape to quickly improve someone or something. The district brought in a new principal to whip the school into shape. His crew includes a bunch of misfits whom he whips into shape in time to win the contest. These… … New idioms dictionary
whip someone into shape — whip (someone/something) into shape to quickly improve someone or something. The district brought in a new principal to whip the school into shape. His crew includes a bunch of misfits whom he whips into shape in time to win the contest. These… … New idioms dictionary
whip into shape — whip (someone/something) into shape to quickly improve someone or something. The district brought in a new principal to whip the school into shape. His crew includes a bunch of misfits whom he whips into shape in time to win the contest. These… … New idioms dictionary
whip — whip1 [ wıp, hwıp ] noun * 1. ) count a long thin piece of leather with a handle on one end used for making horses move faster or for hitting someone: Most of the riders carried whips. crack a whip (=move the whip quickly to make a sudden loud… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
whip — [[t](h)wɪ̱p[/t]] ♦♦♦ whips, whipping, whipped 1) N COUNT A whip is a long thin piece of material such as leather or rope, fastened to a stiff handle. It is used for hitting people or animals. 2) VERB If someone whips a person or animal, they beat … English dictionary
whip up — verb prepare or cook quickly or hastily • Syn: ↑whomp up • Topics: ↑cooking, ↑cookery, ↑preparation • Hypernyms: ↑cook, ↑fix, ↑ready, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
whip through — verb go through very fast (Freq. 1) We whipped through the last papers that we had to read before the weekend • Hypernyms: ↑work through, ↑run through, ↑go through • Verb Frames: Somebody s something * … Useful english dictionary
