give somebody a free pass
US /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi ə fri pæs/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi ə fri pæs/
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dar un pase libre, dejar pasar
to allow someone to do something wrong or undesirable without being criticized or punished
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The teacher decided to give him a free pass on the late assignment because he had been sick.
El profesor decidió darle un pase libre en la tarea tardía porque había estado enfermo.
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We shouldn't give politicians a free pass when they make mistakes.
No deberíamos darles un pase libre a los políticos cuando cometen errores.