Meaning of 'Get away with murder'
What does the saying 'Get away with murder' mean?
Idiom: Get away with murder
Meaning:
If you get away with murder, you do something bad and don't get caught or punished.
('Get away with blue murder' is also used.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Police & Crime |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
('Get away with blue murder' is also used.)
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