scot-free

Definition

  • adjective: without the punishment that is deserved
  • adjective: completely free from obligation, harm, or penalty

Examples

  • It's not fair. I was punished and they 'got off scot-free'. [=they were not punished at all]

Movie quotes

  • (..) - We did it! - Yeah! - Yeah! - I know. I'm surprised no one even chased us. We got away scot-free. - You fuckin' rule. - No. You fuckin' rule. Yeah, but I couldn't have done it without your training. Dude, let's see the pick. (..)
    2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny