Phrasal verb №133
get away with
/ɡet əˈweɪ wɪð/
Meaning
To escape punishment for doing something wrong
Example
He cheated on the test but got away with it.
He cheated on the test but got away with it.
Examples with the phrasal verb get away with
The boy often gets away with small lies and no one notices.
The boy often gets away with small lies and no one notices.
She got away with taking the cookies, but her mother forgave her.
She got away with taking the cookies, but her mother forgave her.
If he hides the mistake, he might get away with it for a long time.
If he hides the mistake, he might get away with it for a long time.