Get away with
/ɡet əˈweɪ wɪð/B2
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1. To avoid being caught or punished for doing something wrong.
- He cheated on the test and thought he could get away with it.
- Some companies pollute and get away with it because of weak regulations.
2. To manage to do something successfully, despite difficulties or challenges.
- She managed to get away with only two hours of sleep before the big meeting.
- He decorated the room on a budget and got away with spending very little.
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