crack the whip en · NOUN
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of crack-the-whip.
alt of crack-the-whip
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
crack the whip en · VERB
Meanings
- (figuratively) To make harsh demands in a position of leadership.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cracked the whip | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| cracked the whip | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| cracked the whip | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| cracks the whip | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |