Sentence examples for get off lightly from inspiring English sources
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"get off lightly" is an idiomatic expression that is used in written English when someone escapes a punishment, or is not made to suffer the full consequences of something.
For example: Although he made an embarrassing mistake at work, his boss decided to let him off lightly and only gave him a warning.
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get off lightly
verb
End up with a mild punishment
- My cousin got off lightly with a spanking after he broke the boy's leg
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