get off scot-free (get off scot-free)

Idiom Law

Meaning

to escape punishment or consequences without facing any penalty

escapar del castigo o consecuencias sin enfrentar ninguna penalización (escapar del castigo o consecuencias sin enfrentar ninguna penalización)

"He was caught stealing but managed to get off scot-free."

"Lo atraparon robando, pero logró escapar del castigo." (Lo atraparon robando, pero logró escapar del castigo.)

to think of a plan, idea, or solution

Something that shows potential but fails quickly

to ensure that fairness or punishment is properly given

old friends are precious and valuable

to be extremely jealous or angry with someone

to be extremely frustrated and have no patience left