Meaning of the word "get away with murder" in English

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get away with murder

US /ɡɛt əˈweɪ wɪð ˈmɜːrdər/

UK /ɡɛt əˈweɪ wɪð ˈmɜːrdər/

to do something very bad or wrong and not be punished for it

Example:

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He's always late, but because he's the boss's son, he seems to get away with murder.

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Some students try to get away with murder by cheating on exams, but they usually get caught.

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