What does Higgins mean when he says, “Eliza’s bolted?” (Act 5)

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What does Higgins mean when he says, “Eliza’s bolted?”

(Act 5)

Asked by Max M #417092 on 3/16/2016 5:15 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/16/2016 10:37 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/16/2016 10:37 AM

Higgins is saying that Eliza left his home without telling anyone where she was going. In other words, she took off.

Pygmalion