Get away
/ˈɡet əˈweɪ/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To escape or flee from someone or something.
- The thief managed to get away before the police arrived.
- Despite the efforts of the security team, the suspect got away.
2. To leave a place to go on a vacation or short break.
- We need to get away this weekend for some fresh air.
- After a long winter, I'm excited to get away to the beach.
3. To avoid the consequences of an action.
- He often gets away with cheating because he never gets caught.
- You can't get away with that behavior in the courtroom.
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