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Meaning of let-off | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

An escape from punishment.
A device for letting off, releasing, or giving forth, as the warp from the cylinder of a loom.

Examples

“The accused received a suspended sentence, which many saw as a let-off.”

“The missed penalty was a massive let-off for the home team.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

let-out let-through let-up Let. Jer. let's go! let's play