Get away with murder

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Get away with murder

Definition
Get away with murder is an English idiom used to describe someone who escapes punishment for a wrong action. It can refer to actual murder or to any misdeed where the person avoids consequences.

Meaning and usage
- It means not suffering the consequences of one’s actions, sometimes in a way that seems unfair.
- It is often used to criticize someone who has avoided accountability.

Origin
- The exact origin is unknown.
- It likely started in the United Kingdom sometime between the 13th and 16th centuries.

Examples
- "I hate to see a mother who lets her children get away with murder."
- "He lied to his boss and somehow got away with it."