Get away scot-free meaning
What does the saying 'Get away scot-free' mean?
Idiom: Get away scot-free
Meaning:
If someone gets away scot-free, they are not punished when they have done something wrong.
('Get off scot-free' is an alternative.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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