get away with (something)
1. To avoid the consequences of one's actions. You'll never get away with cheating—one of your teachers is bound to figure it out. You got lucky when you ran that red light. Next time you might not get away with it. How long do you think you'll be able to get away with avoiding the dentist? Eventually, you're going to have a cavity—or five!
2. To leave or flee with or something. The robbers got away with the TV but not much else. Thank goodness some passerby tackled the thief, so he wasn't able to get away with my purse. No, you did the right thing letting that creep get away with your car. We can replace a car, but we can't replace you.
get away with you
An exclamation of surprise, disbelief, or incredulity. Oh, get away with you—you know that's a ridiculous claim to make! Please, there's no way Walt's getting the promotion. Get away with you already! Why would Mom suddenly give you permission to go to that party? Ugh, get away with you.
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