Get away with

verb

Definitions

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

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

2.verbTo escape punishment for doing something or avoid doing some work.

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

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