Definition
to escape punishment oneself, or to assist someone else in escaping punishment for an action
（使）免于惩罚；帮助（某人）免于惩罚
Her lawyer was able to get her off prison time.
她的律师成功让她免于入狱。
He used his connections to get his friend off criminal charges.
他利用人脉让朋友免于刑事指控。
She testified on behalf of her brother to get him off.
她为她的兄弟作证，让他免于惩罚。
to receive a less severe punishment, injury, or harm than was anticipated
经历比预期更轻微的惩罚、伤害或损害
He only got off with a minor penalty for being late to the meeting.
他因为开会迟到只受到了轻微的处罚。
Despite the severity of the accident, he got off with fewer injuries than expected.
尽管事故很严重，他受到的伤害比预期的要少。
She got off with a slight injury for her carelessness.
她因为粗心大意只受了轻伤。