gets away
verb phraseUK /ɡɛts əˈweɪ/
US /ɡɛts əˈweɪ/
He or she escapes from a place or a person.
The little rabbit gets away from the fox and hides in a hole.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To go somewhere for a short holiday or rest.
She gets away to the beach every summer.
3. To not be caught or punished for something.
The thief gets away with stealing the bike.
4. To succeed in doing something without being noticed or stopped.
He gets away with talking in class.