Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-someone-off
Phrasal Verb
/ɡɛt ˈsʌmˌwʌn ɔf/
Definition
To help someone avoid punishment or trouble.
Examples
- She managed to get him off with just a warning after the incident.
- The lawyer worked tirelessly to get his client off the charges.
- If you can find someone to vouch for you, it might help get you off the hook.
Meaning
It refers to the act of assisting someone in not facing consequences for their actions, often by influencing authority figures or finding a way to lessen the severity of a situation.
Synonyms
- exonerate
- absolve
- acquit
- clear
