Get away with murder
phrase
Unpunished for a serious wrongdoing.
He is so spoiled that he often gets away with murder.
Often appears as...
- seems to get away with murder
- often gets away with murder
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To do something wrong without being punished or without anyone knowing.
Because she is the boss's daughter, she gets away with murder.
Often appears as...
- trying to get away with murder
- she gets away with murder
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
Unpunished for a serious wrongdoing.
He is so spoiled that he often gets away with murder.
Often appears as...
- seems to get away with murder
- often gets away with murder
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To do something wrong without being punished or without anyone knowing.
Because she is the boss's daughter, she gets away with murder.
Often appears as...
- trying to get away with murder
- she gets away with murder
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Speech
This phrase doesn't typically refer to actual murder, but to someone avoiding consequences for bad behavior.
Even though he broke the rules, he seems to get away with murder.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Don't be confused; it's usually not about a real crime. It's an exaggeration to express frustration over unfairness.
She's always late but never in trouble. She gets away with murder.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The phrase has a negative tone, showing disapproval of the lack of consequences.
Since he's the coach's son, he often gets away with murder on the team.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Speech
This phrase doesn't typically refer to actual murder, but to someone avoiding consequences for bad behavior.
Even though he broke the rules, he seems to get away with murder.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Don't be confused; it's usually not about a real crime. It's an exaggeration to express frustration over unfairness.
She's always late but never in trouble. She gets away with murder.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The phrase has a negative tone, showing disapproval of the lack of consequences.
Since he's the coach's son, he often gets away with murder on the team.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Speech
This phrase doesn't typically refer to actual murder, but to someone avoiding consequences for bad behavior.
Even though he broke the rules, he seems to get away with murder.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Don't be confused; it's usually not about a real crime. It's an exaggeration to express frustration over unfairness.
She's always late but never in trouble. She gets away with murder.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The phrase has a negative tone, showing disapproval of the lack of consequences.
Since he's the coach's son, he often gets away with murder on the team.
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