Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scot-free
idiom
/ˈskɒt ˈfriː/
Definition
Without having to pay a penalty or suffer a negative consequence.
Examples
- Despite the scandal, he managed to get away scot-free.
- She thought she could act carelessly and come out scot-free.
- They let him off scot-free after the investigation.
Meaning
The term ‘scot-free’ refers to escaping punishment or liability for an action, usually implying that one has avoided responsibility.
Synonyms
- unpunished
- free of charge
- not penalized
