to steal something and escape with it
Example:
- Thieves got away with computer equipment worth $30 000.
Related words and phrases
to receive a relatively light punishment
Example:
- He was lucky to get away with only a fine.
to do something wrong and not be punished for it
Example:
- Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it.
- Nobody gets away with insulting me like that.
to manage with less of something than you might expect to need
Example:
- After the first month, you should be able to get away with one lesson a week.