scot-free
Example Sentences
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Instead, they encourage division, enable wrongdoing and allow bad actors to get off scot-free.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
The second case for concern is the idea that the British are bringing the powerful to account while America is letting them off scot-free.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
"We need to plug the loopholes that allow these men to get away scot-free," she said.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
There are other similarly situated individuals who get off scot-free for perjury.
From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2025
“Thanks,” I gulped, realizing that he knew I'd lied but was letting me off scot-free anyway.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
