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Get Away with Murder

To commit some crimes or bad deeds and not get chastise

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  • This is an American idiom originates in the late 20th century. It is used for such deeds, crimes and illegal/disobedient acts for which one do not get any punishment such as cheating in exams, stealing, or chewing gum in class. Obviously, when you can get away with murder without any punishment, other crimes are nothing for you.
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Joseph always gets away with murder due to his innocent face and cuteness.

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Submitted on February 25, 2019

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get away with murderTo do something bad or illegal and not be punished.
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