| Idiom | Get Away With Murder |
|---|---|
| Example | It's a darling cocker spaniel, but they let it get away with murder. |
| Meaning | to do something bad, wrong, or illegal and not get caught or punished |
| Origin | This American expression from the late 20th century is really an exaggeration. It can refer to any offense, major or minor, that you're not punished for, such as chewing gum in class, cheating on a test, or stealing. But, figuratively speaking, if you can get away without being punished for murder, you can probably get away with less serious crimes. |
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