# get off with

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/get-off-with
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 1. romantic/sexual encounter

phrasal verb · CEFR C1 · British English · Informal · Slang

to kiss someone passionately or have a sexual encounter with them.

For teachers: to engage in sexual activity or passionate kissing with a person. The term is highly informal and primarily used in British and Irish contexts.

- He was so happy because he managed to get off with his crush at the party.
- The tabloids were full of rumours about which celebrity had managed to get off with whom at the exclusive after-party.

Usage: This is an inseparable phrasal verb; the object always follows 'with'.

Teaching tip: 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.

## 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.

## Usage notes

- 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.

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