Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-away-with
phrasal verb
/ˌɡɛt əˈweɪ wɪð/
Definition
To escape punishment or avoid detection for wrongdoing.
Examples
- Many teenagers feel they can get away with staying out late.
- He thought he could get away with cheating on the test, but he was caught.
- She managed to get away with driving without a license for months.
Meaning
To do something wrong or illegal without facing consequences.
Synonyms
- escape
- evade
- elude
- miss
- avoid
