Get off with Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
'Get off with' has two common informal meanings: to avoid punishment for something, or to start a romantic or physical relationship with someone, often casually.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Very informal, mainly used in UK English. For escape from punishment, often collocates with 'just' ('just get off with a warning'). For romance, often used about kissing or casual relationships ('get off with Tom at the party'). Not appropriate for formal writing.
جمل نموذجية
He stole a bike but managed to get off with only a warning.
basic
Did she really get off with Mark at the party?
basic
If you break the rules, you can't always get off with it.
basic
He always seems to get off with just a slap on the wrist, no matter what he does.
natural
Everyone was shocked when Sarah got off with Jake; no one saw that coming.
natural
You can’t expect to break the law and just get off with a fine every time.
natural