get away with murder

1. Lit. to commit murder and not get punished for it. (See also get away with something.) Don't kill me! You can't get away with murder!

2. Fig. to do something very bad and not get punished for it. That guy always gets away with murder—just because he's cute. You will spoil your son if you let him get away with murder. You should punish him for his back-talk.

See also: away, get, murder

get away with murder

to not be punished for bad behavior It seems to me that kids these days really get away with murder in the classroom.

See also: away, get, murder

get away with murder

(informal)

to be allowed to do things that other people would be punished or criticized for Dave gets away with murder because he's so charming.

See also: away, get, murder

get away with murder

Informal

To escape punishment for or detection of an egregiously blameworthy act.

See also: away, get, murder

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
EmÍLie	-	Czech
Brice	[brais]
Caelia	-	Ancient Roman
Ingegerd	ING-e-yerd (Swedish)	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Ailie	['eili]
Pilar	pee-LAHR	Spanish