He broke the window but got off lightly with just a warning.
get off lightly
idiomTo end up with a mild punishment, or without serious harm.
The driver was speeding, but since it was his first offense, he got off lightly with a small fine.
Given the severity of the financial misconduct, the board felt the executive had gotten off lightly when he was merely asked to resign without further legal action.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
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get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.
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get a clue
To become aware of the obvious reality of a situation, often used as a command to indicate frustration
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get a fix
To obtain something necessary, especially a dose of an addictive drug or anything else compulsively sought after.
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get a grip
To come to one's senses and become more rational after having experienced a strong emotion.