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Discover LudwigThe phrase "cannot be let off" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that someone or something cannot be excused or pardoned for a wrongdoing or mistake. Example: The employee's poor performance cannot be let off, and they will be fired if they do not improve.
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"Theresa May cannot be let off the hook either.
At the same time, the owners themselves cannot be let off the hook, for there is no excuse for criminal negligence.
The "oops" category of apology would be perfectly fine if a person did something accidentally, but if it is known that the damage was premeditated, the culprit cannot be let off lightly.
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Politely ask to be let off for good behavior.
It cannot be right that they are let off millions of pounds of tax owed to the UK government".
You cannot be let down by setbacks.
The Dutch bear a large responsiblity but one cannot escape the impresssion that they are let off lightly in the report.
Hayman was let off with a caution.
He was let off easy I guess.
Who was let off the hook?
Cromwell was let off with a warning.
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