get a free pass
US /ɡɛt ə fri pæs/
UK /ɡɛt ə fri pæs/
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獲得特權, 免受懲罰
to be allowed to do something or to avoid something unpleasant that other people are not allowed to avoid
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He always seems to get a free pass when he breaks the rules.
他違反規則時似乎總是能獲得特權。
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Just because you're new doesn't mean you get a free pass on responsibilities.
你不能因為是新人就獲得特權，免除責任。