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

In some ways, TAAF came into existence because of a growing concern about too many Pretendians getting away with it specifically in academic institutions and the arts. — Tommy Orange, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

The thieves still got away with cash, jewelry and other valuables. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

The immediate question is just how neat an insertion the new BQE can get away with. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 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

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above