whisk away
To quickly take someone or something away from a place
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
whisk off
to quickly take someone or something away
whiskey dick
Erectile dysfunction caused by excessive alcohol consumption
whisper campaign
A secret or unofficial effort to spread rumors or misinformation
whistle and flute
for no reason or purpose
whistle Dixie
to talk or think nonsense
whistle for
to ask for something unlikely to happen
whistle in the dark
To try to courageously hide one's fear or uncertainty
whistle in the wind
A futile or ignored warning or message
whistle past the graveyard
To try to stay calm or pretend everything is fine in a frightening situation
whistle walk
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
white bread
Something or someone considered boring or lacking in excitement
white coat hypertension
High blood pressure readings in a medical setting
white hat
A computer security expert who helps organizations protect themselves
white magic
Magical power used for good or beneficial purposes
white marriage
A marriage of convenience without romantic involvement
white on rice
to watch or follow something very closely
white pee
urine that is pale or clear in color
white rabbit
A person or thing that is elusive or fugitive
white rider
a person who rescues a situation
white sheep
a member of a family or group who is considered unusual or unconventional
white trash
Poor and uneducated white people, often considered unsophisticated
white trashery
Behavior or attitude characterized by lack of refinement or decency
whitman's sampler
A selection of assorted items
who are you telling
Who is your audience or listener?
who shot John
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
who wants to know
a response to a question, implying the asker has no right to know
who will bell the cat?
Who will take the risk to do a dangerous task?
who's 'she', the cat's mother
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
who's who
a list of important or notable people
whole ball of wax
The entire situation or everything involved
whole box of tricks
everything at one's disposal
whole cloth
Completely false or fabricated
whole enchilada
Everything associated with something
whole package
Everything associated with something
whole shebang
Everything associated with a particular situation or activity
whole shooting match
Everything associated with a particular situation or activity
Whom the Gods love die young
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
whomp on
to defeat or beat someone thoroughly
whoop ass
to defeat or dominate someone thoroughly
whoop it up
to celebrate or party loudly and enthusiastically
whooping and hollering
shouting and cheering loudly
why in God's name
Used to express strong frustration or annoyance
why in the world
used to express surprise or confusion
why in time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
why keep a dog and bark yourself
One should not do something that one has hired someone else to do.
why on Earth
used to express strong surprise or confusion
wicked tongue
A person who speaks badly or maliciously about others
wide awake
Completely awake and alert
wide berth
To avoid someone or something completely
wide of the mark
Completely incorrect or far from the truth
wide open
Completely unprotected or vulnerable
widow's mite
A small donation or contribution given generously
wild and woolly
Uncontrolled and unpredictable
wild horses
nothing can stop or persuade someone
wilful ignorance
Intentional lack of knowledge or awareness about something
will the real someone please stand up
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
willing horse
Someone who is eager to work or help
willow in the wind
Someone who easily adapts to changing circumstances
win back
Regain someone's love, trust, or support
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