Let off
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1. To permit someone to leave or allow them to avoid punishment or duties.
- The teacher let the students off early because it was a nice day.
- I forgot to do my homework, but the teacher let me off with a warning.
- He was caught speeding, but the cop let him off with just a ticket.
2. To cause something to explode or emit, often used in context of fireworks, alarms, or weapons.
- They let off fireworks to celebrate the New Year.
- She accidentally let off the alarm when she opened the door.
- The soldier let off a round of shots during training.
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