1 B2 idiomatic informal
To complete a task or series of tasks very rapidly.
"She whipped through the exam in thirty minutes and left early."
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whip through
B2 informal inseparable transitive
To complete or move through something very quickly and efficiently.
In plain English
To finish something really fast, like running through it at full speed.
What does "whip through" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 informal
To move physically through a place at great speed.
"The motorbike whipped through the narrow alley and was gone in seconds."
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3 B2 neutral
To pass wind or air rapidly through a confined space.
"A cold draught whipped through the broken window and scattered all the papers."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To move through a space with the speed and force of a whip crack.
Actually means
To finish something really fast, like running through it at full speed.
Usage tip
Implies impressive speed; often admiring in tone. More common in American English. Also used for physical movement through a space.
Words that pair with "whip through"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
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How to conjugate "whip through"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
whip through
I/you/we/they
3rd person
whips through
he/she/it
Past simple
whiped through
yesterday
Past participle
whiped through
have + pp
-ing form
whiping through
continuous
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