Phrasal verb
get off with
Definition
phr.v. to kiss someone passionately or have a sexual encounter with them.
phr.v. to engage in sexual activity or passionate kissing with a person. The term is highly informal and primarily used in British and Irish contexts.
Examples
“He got off with just a small fine.”
“Despite the seriousness of the accident, the driver got off with a warning because it was his first offense.”
“The corporate executives got off with a mere slap on the wrist while their employees faced the full brunt of the legal fallout.”
Examples
simple
“He got off with just a small fine.”
contextual
“Despite the seriousness of the accident, the driver got off with a warning because it was his first offense.”
complex
“The corporate executives got off with a mere slap on the wrist while their employees faced the full brunt of the legal fallout.”
Usage
This is an inseparable phrasal verb; the object always follows 'with'.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'get away with' (escaping punishment entirely) to help students understand that 'get off with' involves a light penalty rather than no penalty at all.
This term is very common in UK youth culture but can sound dated or overly casual in professional settings; learners should use 'hook up with' for a more international equivalent.
Synonyms
Phrasal verb
Particles
off with
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
get + off + with + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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englishreference.com/q/get-off-with