Meaning of get off lightly | Babel Free
Definitions
To end up with a mild punishment, or without serious harm.
idiomatic
Equivalents
Français
s'en tirer à bon compte
Русский
легко отделаться
Examples
“My cousin got off lightly with a restraining order after he broke the boy’s leg.”
“@Socrates Got off lightly, all things considered. They just want me to drink this hemlock stuff. BRB. 8.11am, March 22, 399 BC”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.