let off scot-free

verb

Roget 970: acquit, exculpate, exonerate, clear; absolve, whitewash, assoil^†; discharge, release; liberate etc. 750.    reprieve, respite; pardon etc. (forgive) 918; let off, let off scot-free.    drop the charges.    plea bargain, strike a deal.    no-cause (in civil suits); get no-caused ... show more

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