← Back to context Comment by lotsofpulp 17 days ago Typically, the “it” in the phrase “got away with it” refers to an action that broke the rules. 3 comments lotsofpulp Reply 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.
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.
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.
he only got away from it (it being the allegation)
“Got off” would be more appropriate
"got off" implies he was guilty but got away with it. I'd say "vindicated" or "absolved" fit the bill here.