not punish
The teacher let me off with just a warning because it was my first time being late.
let off — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
let offsame phrase
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release or fire
Someone let off fireworks in the street to celebrate the festival.
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1. not punish
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to allow someone to avoid punishment or a difficult task, even though they might deserve it
The teacher let me off with just a warning because it was my first time being late.
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to cause something, such as a bomb, gun, or firework, to explode or shoot
Someone let off fireworks in the street to celebrate the festival.
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