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Comment by lotsofpulp

17 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  12 days ago

he only got away from it (it being the allegation)

jackyinger  17 days ago

“Got off” would be more appropriate

  • Eddy_Viscosity2  16 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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