to release someone from blame or punishment
jemanden von der Schuld oder Strafe befreien (jemanden von der Schuld oder Strafe befreien)
"The judge decided to let him off the hook with a warning."
"Der Richter entschied sich, ihn mit einer Warnung davonkommen zu lassen." (Der Richter entschied sich, ihn mit einer Warnung davonkommen zu lassen.)
to show the necessary ability when faced with a challenge
make the best of your current situation
To speak honestly or openly.
to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage
a process has started and is making progress
the best; better than everyone else