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Definition get away with in British English

get away with phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to manage to do something bad without being punished or criticized for it

Example

They have repeatedly broken the law and got away with it.

Example

How can he get away with speaking to her like that?

2

to manage to do something without any bad results

Example

You ought to allow three sandwiches per person, although you could get away with two.

Definition get away with in British English