Definition
to escape punishment oneself, or to assist someone else in escaping punishment for an action
（使）免於懲罰；幫助（某人）免於懲罰
Her lawyer was able to get her off prison time.
她的律師成功讓她免於入獄。
He used his connections to get his friend off criminal charges.
他利用人脈讓朋友免於刑事指控。
She testified on behalf of her brother to get him off.
她為她的兄弟作證，讓他免於懲罰。
to receive a less severe punishment, injury, or harm than was anticipated
經歷比預期更輕微的懲罰、傷害或損害
He only got off with a minor penalty for being late to the meeting.
他因為開會遲到只受到了輕微的處罰。
Despite the severity of the accident, he got off with fewer injuries than expected.
儘管事故很嚴重，他受到的傷害比預期的要少。
She got off with a slight injury for her carelessness.
她因為粗心大意只受了輕傷。