get a free pass
US /ɡɛt ə fri pæs/
UK /ɡɛt ə fri pæs/
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获得特权, 免受惩罚
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.
他违反规则时似乎总是能获得特权。
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Just because you're new doesn't mean you get a free pass on responsibilities.
你不能因为是新人就获得特权，免除责任。