English / phrasal verb
Let off
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To excuse someone from punishment or penalize very lightly
In context
01
The teacher let him off with a warning when he forgot his formula sheet.
02
Strict examiners will never let off anyone caught looking at notes.
Synonyms
pardon,excuse,spare
Antonyms
punish,penalize,discipline
Collocations
let off with a warning,let off lightly,let off the hook