What does let off mean?

phrv. to not punish someone for doing something wrong or to give them a lighter punishment

let off

🇺🇸 /let ɔːf/ 🇬🇧 /let ɒf/

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phrase verb

to not punish someone for doing something wrong or to give them a lighter punishment

The judge decided to let off the young man with a warning instead of a fine.

to not punish someone for doing something wrong or to give them a lighter punishment