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		lotsofpulp 78 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Innocent woman jailed after being misidentified us... Typically, the “it” in the phrase “got away with it” refers to an action that broke the rules.

fsckboy 73 days ago | [–]

he only got away from it (it being the allegation)

jackyinger 78 days ago | [–]

“Got off” would be more appropriate

Eddy_Viscosity2 77 days ago | [–]

"got off" implies he was guilty but got away with it. I'd say "vindicated" or "absolved" fit the bill here.

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