off like a bride's nightie

形容词 adj.
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形容词 adj.
  1. Making a rapid departure; away. Australia,not-comparable,slang
    — Just before it was to be his shout, he was off like a bride′s nightie.
  2. Making a rapid departure; away.; Moving quickly and resolutely. Australia,not-comparable,slang

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off like a prom dress
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A reference to the supposed eagerness of just-married couples to have sexual intercourse on the night of their wedding. Australian from 1960.
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