1.
to steal sth and escape with it :
Thieves got away with computer equipment worth $30 000.
—related noun getaway
2.
to receive a relatively light punishment :
He was lucky to get away with only a fine.
3.
to do sth wrong and not be punished for it :
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it.
[+ -ing ]
Nobody gets away with insulting me like that.
4.
to manage with less of sth than you might expect to need :
After the first month, you should be able to get away with one lesson a week.