Question 1

What does "whip down" mean?

Accepted Answer

(British informal) To go somewhere quickly, especially for a short visit or errand.

Question 2

How do you use "whip down" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I'll just whip down to the corner shop and grab some milk — I'll be back in ten minutes.

Question 3

Is "whip down" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"whip down" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Primarily British informal. In the movement sense, it suggests a quick, short trip: 'I'll just whip down to the shops.' In the physical sense, it refers to pulling or moving something downward rapidly.

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