get away with

verb3

1. •
   To get away, or escape, taking (something) with one.

   • The thieves got away with a million pounds' worth of jewellery.
2. •
   To escape punishment for doing something objectionable.

   • Do you think we could get away with taking Dad’s car?
   • Not many people have gotten away with stealing that much money.
3. •
   (informal) To avoid the consequences of doing something by an easier method.

   • It's warm today, so you can probably get away with just wearing a short-sleeved shirt.