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walk free

idiom

To go unpunished; to win, or avoid, a criminal court case, particularly when actually guilty.


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  1. 01

    Ball and Chalk

    [Cockney slang]walk

  2. 02

    cake walk

    Something extremely easy.

  3. 03

    cock of the walk

    A proud or conceited person.

  4. 04

    feel free

    To feel able without giving offense.

  5. 05

    free hand

    Synonym of free rein.

  6. 06

    free lunch

    Something obtained without any payment, obligation or effort.

  7. 07

    free ride

    An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.

  8. 08

    get out of jail free card

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

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