whisk away

English

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Verb

whisk away

1. (transitive, idiomatic) To take (a person) on a surprise romantic journey.
   • 2001, The Divine Comedy, Perfect Lovesong

     Give me a wink

     And I'll give you what I think you're after

     With just one kiss I will whisk you away

     To where angels often tread

Synonyms

(take on a surprise romantic holiday): whisk off