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The phrase "a letting off" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone is being excused from a responsibility or punishment, often in a lenient or forgiving manner.
Example: "After considering the circumstances, the teacher decided that it would be fair to give the student a letting off for the late assignment."
Alternatives: "a reprieve" or "a pardon".
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Bit of a let off for Everton.
What a let off for England.
What a let off for New York, and Lade.
That was a let off for the Cards.
What a let off for Sehwag, and a fine first over from Morkel.
Two more goals conceded before the final whistle almost felt like a let off at the end of this drubbing.
1.13am GMT 96th over of 143: England 199-6 (Bell 62, Prior 20) What a let off for Matt Prior!
A let off?
A let off for Mainz.
The home side were handed a let off when Carney's try was ruled out for an earlier, debatable obstruction.
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