be off like a dirty shirt
be off like a dirty shirt
slang To leave or depart immediately or very quickly. Once everyone has their seatbelts fastened, we'll be off like a dirty shirt! I could tell John was embarrassed about what happened, because he was off like a dirty shirt as soon as he had the chance. Jared was off like a dirty shirt once his ex-girlfriend showed up to the party.
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