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get out of jail free card

What does get out of jail free card mean?

A get out of jail free card is a metaphorical way to refer to anything that will get someone out of an undesirable situation or allow them to avoid punishment.

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Examples of get out of jail free card

When a cop pulls you over for speeding, don’t hand him a “get out of jail free” Monopoly card. He won’t think it’s funny & you will go directly to jail. I know this now.
@CantWaitToNap, June, 2018
I swear to god CJ just drew the real life get out of jail free card.
@tommylangfordd, June, 2018
Police: You’re under arrest for the 20 crimes you’ve committed! Me: *pulls out my Monopoly Get Out of Jail Free card* Police: Son of a.... he’s clean!
@ThatsWatSheSeth, April, 2018
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