let off

I was once trying a new pattern revolver, and made a very bad shot, although I knew I had let-off well.

Of the value of the accomplishment of reading, as a let-off to parents and guardians, it would be impossible to speak too highly.

They were now gathering their pence and having a let-off for their long pent-up gossip.

"That's a let-off anyhow," said Betty to herself, and she propped up a Stevenson against the tea-pot.