let off
Example Sentences
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But he shouldn’t be let off so easy, because he committed another sin that too many Angelenos are guilty of:
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The tech professional is a member of Jakarta's "Playing Community", a group that gathers after work every Friday to let off steam in ways not usually associated with grown-ups.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
The EU has been at odds with social media platforms over the last years, and von der Leyen made clear that age restrictions would not mean that tech companies were being "let off the hook".
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
He needed to let off a little steam.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
Why should I be let off the hook and not her?
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
