Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scot-free
idiom
/ˈskɒt ˈfriː/
Definition
Without having to pay or suffer consequences.
Examples
- After the trial, he walked away scot-free despite all the evidence against him.
- She managed to leave the party scot-free, avoiding all responsibilities.
Meaning
The term ‘scot-free’ refers to avoiding punishment or not having to pay for something, often used in contexts where someone escapes consequences for their actions.
Synonyms
- Free
- Unpunished
- Innocent
- Exempt
