What does "Get away with" mean?

avoid punishment for

Synonym: escape, evade Opposite: face, confront

"Get away with" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

what kind of father cares so little for his son that he lets him get away with everything?

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E2

You won't get away with this.

Frozen 1

you may think you can get away with whatever you want

Grey's Anatomy S6E8

Well, 'cause only good-looking people can get away with saying things like that.

How I Met Your Mother S2E13

They think you're a pushover and with you here, they can get away with anything.

Modern Family S8E9

I think we can get away with that

Parks and Recreation S3E16

I don't want to hear your moral objections about those people getting away with murder.

Suits S4E15

So she probably gets away with stuff.

Young Sheldon S1E17

"Get away with" in TV shows & movies

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