get away with

phrase

: to avoid criticism or punishment for or the consequences of (such as a reprehensible act)

Examples of get away with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Police are looking for three suspects who allegedly held a parking garage attendant at gunpoint and got away with a Lamborghini and a Porsche in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood. — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

For the United States, that means encouraging reform, including human rights protections, and calling off the bargain that has allowed autocratic allies to get away with grievous repression. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

So, how does the Falcon Mini get away with using just two props? — New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2026

As the powers that be focused more on creating their next show, Voyager, DS9 showrunner Ira Steven Behr was able to get away with creating long story arcs and frequent episode callbacks. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above