to  get  away with murder
get
gɛt
get
away
əweɪ
ēvei
with
wɪð
vidh
murder
mɜ:də
mēdē

Definition & Meaning of "get away with murder"in English

to get away with murder
01

to be able to do something wrong or illegal without receiving punishment or facing any consequences 

to [get] away with murder definition and meaning
Disapproving
Idiom
Informal

What is the origin of the idiom "get away with murder" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "get away with murder" can be traced back to the early 19th century. The expression is believed to have emerged from the legal system and the concept that murder is one of the most serious crimes one can commit. It is often employed in discussions about justice, law enforcement, and ethics to criticize situations where individuals or entities seem to evade punishment or face minimal repercussions despite engaging in significant wrongdoing.

Examples
He lies to clients all the time and somehow gets away with murder. 
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