get (sb) off (sth) betydelse and definition

Betydelse av get (sb) off (sth) på svenska

• 0 to avoid punishment, or to help another person to avoid punishment for something:

  • She was charged with fraud, but her lawyer managed to get her off.

  • "Was he found guilty?" "No, he got off."

  • She got off with (= her only punishment was) a small fine.

  • I think I got off lightly with one or two cuts, considering how damaged the car was.