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What does get away with mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word get away with? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (idiomatic) To escape punishment for doing something or avoid doing some work.
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She reckons you can get away with virtually anything, particularly acid colours.
He tells that story, without abashment, with pride almost, but then being who he is he can get away with it.
Armed with a big smile, Ninia's warmth on stage, and off, lets her get away with murder.
Most women can get away with wearing stripes on a loose kaftan top that just skims the bottom.
Huntley was also a man who must have thought he could get away with just about anything.
How can your competitor get away with not adding that tax and ace you out of yet another job?

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