Meaning of the word "give somebody a free pass" in English

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give somebody a free pass

US /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi ə fri pæs/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi ə fri pæs/
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Idiom

1.

to allow someone to do something wrong or undesirable without being criticized or punished

Example:
The teacher decided to give him a free pass on the late assignment because he had been sick.
We shouldn't give politicians a free pass when they make mistakes.
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