Let off - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

idiom

Grant exemption or release to

phrasal verb

Punish someone lightly or not at all for a misdemeanour or offence.

Примеры использования:

He was let off with a caution

phrasal verb

Cause a gun, firework, or bomb to fire or explode.

Примеры использования:

Thousands of fireworks were let off in the castle grounds at the stroke of midnight to mark the sta…

phrasal verb

To fail to punish someone when the person expects to be punished, or to fail to punish someone severely enough

Примеры использования:

The boys were let off with a reprimand.

phrasal verb

To not punish someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong, or to not punish them severely

Примеры использования:

Instead of a prison sentence they were let off with a fine., you won't be let off so lightly (= you…

phrasal verb

To fire a gun, or to make something such as a bomb or fireworks explode

Примеры использования:

Don't let off fireworks near the house.