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beat the rap

Idiom Law

Meaning

to escape punishment or avoid being convicted

Example Sentences

"He managed to beat the rap thanks to a clever lawyer."

Related Expressions

get to the root of the problem

to discover the main cause of a problem

stand up for something

to support or defend something you believe in

stroke of genius

a brilliant and creative idea or action

take a deep breath

to calm down and relax

fall flat on one's face

to fail completely or embarrassingly

play both sides

to support opposing parties to gain advantage