get off the hook
Example Sentences
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“In no way shape or form will Norfolk Southern get off the hook for the mess they created,” Regan said at the press conference.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 21, 2023
Given his wealth and connections to powerful people, she figured he’d somehow get off the hook.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2022
But even this falls short of justice if officials who worked to stymie the public interest get off the hook.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2021
The company also restructured to send subsidiary Regus into bankruptcy in order to get off the hook for almost a billion dollars in leases.
From Slate ● Feb. 3, 2021
Bernabe gave Harlan a screwy look, refusing to believe he could get off the hook this easily.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
