scot-free

Example Sentences

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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

There are other similarly situated individuals who get off scot-free for perjury.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2025

Judge Thomas KC said this meant George's son "was not in any way sanctioned" and got away "scot-free".

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2023

Whereas Alex eventually pays the ultimate price for her sins in the film, as Jackson points out, Dan essentially gets off scot-free.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2023

“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