off like a bride's nightie

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von off like a bride's nightie im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Making a rapid departure; away

Just before it was to be his shout, he was 'off like a bride's nightie.''.

Silbentrennung

off like a bride's night·ie

Etymologie

() No doubt a reference to the supposed eagerness of just-married couples to have sexual intercourse on the night of their wedding.