| 单词 | let sb off |
| 释义 | let sb off let sb off — phrasal verb with let /let/ verb (PRESENT TENSE letting, PAST TENSE AND PAST PARTICIPLE let) ► B2 to not punish someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong, or to not punish them severely: » Instead of a prison sentence they were let off with a fine.» You won't be let off so lightly (= you will be punished more severely) the next time.Thesaurus+: ↑Not punishing and reducing punishment • • • Extra Examples:» The police let him off with a warning.» I'll let you off if you apologize.» My Mum said I had to do all the ironing as a punishment, but I'm hoping she'll let me off.» Considering the severity of the crime, they were let off lightly.» I let him off because he seemed so sorry. |
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