get off the hook
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The justice minister said minors’ parents could be made to pay for damages, while the interior minister said that student pranksters won’t get off the hook: their names and phone numbers will be transmitted to the National Education system.
From Seattle Times
“In no way shape or form will Norfolk Southern get off the hook for the mess they created,” Regan said at the press conference.
From Washington Times
Which is not, crucially, the same as Kutcher wanting his friend to get off the hook.
From Salon
Given his wealth and connections to powerful people, she figured he’d somehow get off the hook.
From New York Times
Sometimes companies that have done bad things get off the hook.
From New York Times
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