whip through



whip through something

Fig. to work through something very fast. Do this carefully. Don't just whip through it. She whipped through her homework and went outside to play.
See also: whip

whip through

v.
1. To move rapidly through something or some place, as of a gust of wind or violent storm: The wind whipped through the canyon.
2. To accomplish or proceed with something swiftly: The students whipped through the easy homework assignment.
3. To read something quickly: I whipped through a magazine while I waited for my appointment.
4. To beat and froth up some liquid thoroughly: You must first whip the batter through before adding the sugar.
See also: whip

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Atteridge['ætəridʒ]
Rosaliero-za-LEE (French), RO-zə-lee (English)French, German, Dutch, English
Cerdic-Anglo-Saxon
FranČIŠEk-Slovene
Ilija-Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian
Palmer['pa:mə]