to give somebody a (free) pass

Definice a Význam "give somebody a (free) pass"

to give somebody a (free) pass

to not punish or criticize someone for their inappropriate or rude action or behavior

Idiom

Informal

Example

I know you're upset, Sarah, but that does n't give you a free pass to treat other people like garbage.

I'm not happy with his sass either, but his mom just died.

to give something a pass

to excuse or overlook something without criticism or consequences

Idiom

Informal

Example

Despite its flaws, I decided to give the movie a pass because I enjoyed the overall story.

Knowing she was going through a difficult time, her friends decided to give her emotional outbursts a pass.

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