give somebody a free pass
US /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi ə fri pæs/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi ə fri pæs/

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免除を与える, 大目に見る
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.
先生は彼が病気だったため、遅れた課題について彼に免除を与えた。
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We shouldn't give politicians a free pass when they make mistakes.
政治家が間違いを犯したときに、彼らに免除を与えるべきではない。