off like a bride's nightie

== English == === Etymology === A reference to the supposed eagerness of just-married couples to have sexual intercourse on the night of their wedding. Australian from 1960. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === 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. ==== Usage notes ==== Used only as a predicate. ==== Synonyms ==== off like a prom dress ==== See also ==== shoot through like a Bondi tram (verb)