What does "Get away with" mean?
avoid punishment for
"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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