Definition
to escape punishment oneself, or to assist someone else in escaping punishment for an action
Her lawyer was able to get her off prison time.
He used his connections to get his friend off criminal charges.
She testified on behalf of her brother to get him off.
to receive a less severe punishment, injury, or harm than was anticipated
He only got off with a minor penalty for being late to the meeting.
Despite the severity of the accident, he got off with fewer injuries than expected.
She got off with a slight injury for her carelessness.