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vb. (context idiomatic English) end up with a mild punishment
Usage examples of "get off lightly".
With such a complete lack of lasting visible damage, the Scots would know that even if they were brought to trial, they would get off lightly.
He never treated me that way - but why does it feel as if he wasn't doing me any favors by letting me get off lightly?
He never treated me that way - but why does it feel as if he wasnt doing me any favors by letting me get off lightly?
He never treated me that waybut why does it feel as if he wasn't doing me any favors by letting me get off lightly?
As the man was neither old nor wearing a collar, he figured he'd get off lightly if the law ever caught up to him.
Our own guild masters, the syndics, treat us more as chattel than craft-brothersand I think we armorers and swordsmiths get off lightly since so many of us are veteran fighters and not to be imposed upon.
At his age, he isn't going to get off lightly from a trip down the stairs.