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by lotsofpulp 95 days ago
Typically, the “it” in the phrase “got away with it” refers to an action that broke the rules.
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fsckboy 91 days ago
he only got away from it (it being the allegation)
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jackyinger 95 days ago
“Got off” would be more appropriate
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Eddy_Viscosity2 94 days ago
"got off" implies he was guilty but got away with it. I'd say "vindicated" or "absolved" fit the bill here.
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