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DictionarySeemurderget away with murder
get away with murderTo avoid consequences for any of one's actions; to be able to do whatever one wants without consequences. Of course he's misbehaving at school—you let him get away with murder at home!See also: away, get, murderget away with murder 1. Lit. to commit murder and not get punished for it. (See also something">get away with something.) Don't kill me! You can't get away with murder! 2. Fig. to do something very bad and not get punished for it. That guy always gets away with murder—just because he's cute. You will spoil your son if you let him get away with murder. You should punish him for his back-talk.See also: away, get, murderget away with murder INFORMALCOMMON If someone gets away with murder, they do whatever they like and no one punishes or criticizes them. His charm and the fact that he is so likeable often allows him to get away with murder. His mother is so soft — she lets him get away with murder.See also: away, get, murderget away with murder succeed in doing whatever you choose without being punished or suffering any disadvantage. informalSee also: away, get, murderget away with ˈmurder (informal, often humorous) do something wrong without being punished, criticized, etc: His latest book is rubbish! He seems to think that because he’s a famous author he can get away with murder! ♢ She lets the students get away with murder.See also: away, get, murder get away with murder Informal To escape punishment for or detection of an egregiously blameworthy act.See also: away, get, murderMedicalSeeMurder |