Meaning of 'Off like a dirty shirt'
What does the saying 'Off like a dirty shirt' mean?
Idiom: Off like a dirty shirt
Meaning:
If someone is off like a dirty shirt, they leave quickly.
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Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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