Pronunciation: /skɒt friː/
noun a person who escapes without paying
A1 He got away scot free after stealing the candy.
A2 The criminal managed to escape scot free from the police.
B1 Despite the evidence against him, the defendant walked away scot free from the trial.
B2 The corrupt politician was acquitted and left the courtroom scot free.
C1 The wealthy businessman was able to bribe his way to getting off scot free from any charges.
C2 The mastermind behind the scheme orchestrated a plan to ensure he would walk away scot free.
adverb without suffering any punishment or injury
A1 He managed to escape scot free from the angry mob.
A2 The thief got away scot free after stealing the jewels.
B1 Despite the evidence against him, the suspect walked away scot free.
B2 The company was fined for their illegal activities, but the CEO escaped scot free.
C1 The corrupt politician was finally caught and did not get off scot free this time.
C2 Even with all the accusations against him, the wealthy businessman always seems to come out scot free.
formal The accused was acquitted and walked away scot free from the courtroom.
informal He managed to skip out of work early and got away scot free.
slang The shoplifter was caught red-handed, but somehow got off scot free.
figurative She always manages to make mistakes but comes out scot free in the end.
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