0 to not punish someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong, or to not punish them severely: --
You won't be let off so lightly (= you will be punished more severely) the next time.
Instead of a prison sentence they were let off with a fine.
I let him off because he seemed so sorry.
Considering the severity of the crime, they were let off lightly.
My Mum said I had to do all the ironing as a punishment, but I'm hoping she'll let me off.
I'll let you off if you apologize.
The police let him off with a warning.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
let sb off