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Idiom: Get Away With

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To get away, or escape, taking (something) with one.

Example: "The thieves got away with a million pounds' worth of jewellery."

To escape punishment for doing something objectionable.

Example: "Do you think we could get away with taking Dad’s car?"

Example: "Not many people have gotten away with stealing that much money."

Example: "Our teacher's so strict, he'd never let us get away with anything in class."

To avoid the consequences of doing something by an easier method.

Example: "It's warm today, so you can probably get away with just wearing a short-sleeved shirt."

Example Sentences

1
She always breaks the rules but somehow manages to get away with it.
2
The company committed fraud but managed to get away with it.

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