off like a prom dress in English

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  "etymology_text": "Pun on two senses of off, with the implication that a couple at a prom are likely to have sexual intercourse. Compare off like a bride's nightie.",
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        "(simile, slang, Canada, US) Making a start, or departing, very rapidly."
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  "etymology_text": "Pun on two senses of off, with the implication that a couple at a prom are likely to have sexual intercourse. Compare off like a bride's nightie.",
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        "English adjectives",
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        "English slang",
        "English terms with usage examples",
        "English uncomparable adjectives",
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        "Making a start, or departing, very rapidly."
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          "Canada"
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        "(simile, slang, Canada, US) Making a start, or departing, very rapidly."
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"off like a prom dress" meaning in English

Adjective