Strike vs. whip

Yen · #1 (permalink) Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:12 am *Strike vs. whip*

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #68 "Synonyms for beat and strike", question 8

......... while the iron is hot!

(a) beat
(b) strike
(c) crash
(d) whip

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #68 "Synonyms for beat and strike", answer 8

strike while the iron is hot!

Correct answer: (b) strike

Your answer was: incorrect
whip while the iron is hot!
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Could you tell me how to use "Strike" and "Whip"?
Thank you.

Yen

Daniela · #2 (permalink) Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:50 am *Strike vs. whip*

Dear Yen,
Strike means to hit sharply with the hand, fist, or a weapon.
Whip means to strike with repeated strokes with a strap or rod. You usually whip a horse to make it go faster.
This proverb (Strike while the iron is hot.) is a metaphor and means "do what you do at the right time".
The image is from a blacksmith’s shop - the smith can shape iron only by striking it with his hammer when it is red hot.
Daniela
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Martina · #3 (permalink) Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:53 am *Strike vs. whip*

I'm very confused Crying or Very sad

.Please tell me how to use "hit","beat","pound","smack","strike","whip" ,"slap".

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