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get out of jail free card

idiom

A certain privilege or advantage that provides relief from an undesirable situation or immunity from punishment or consequences.


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  1. 01

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  2. 02

    card of ten

    A bold front, an instance of standing one's ground.

  3. 03

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  4. 04

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  5. 05

    drawing card

    Synonym of drawcard (“something that attracts patronage to a place or an event”).

  6. 06

    feel free

    To feel able without giving offense.

  7. 07

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

  8. 08

    free hand

    Synonym of free rein.

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