get away with something
Word Type: Phrasal Verb
Definition
to succeed in avoiding punishment for something:
Example
- “He managed to get away with cheating on the exam.”
- “She thought she could get away with skipping work, but her boss found out.”
- “They tried to get away with not paying their taxes, but the authorities caught them.”
- “He always gets away with being late because his boss likes him.”
- “The thief thought he could get away with stealing, but the police were quick to catch him.”