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Thesaurus: off like a bride's nightie

off like a bride's nightie (not comparable) (Australia, slang, simile) Making a rapid departure; away. [From 1960.](Australia, horse racing) Moving quickly and resolutely. (Australia, horse racing) Moving quickly and res…

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  1. off like a bride's nightie (not comparable) (Australia, slang, simile) Making a rapid departure; away. [From 1960.](Australia, horse racing) Moving quickly and resolutely. (Australia, horse racing) Moving quickly and resolutely.