Definitions

scot-free

[skot-free] / ˈskɒtˈfri /

ADJECTIVE

completely free

Synonyms

WEAK

costing nothing for free free of charge without making a payment without penalty

Example Sentences

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The second case for concern is the idea that the British are bringing the powerful to account while America is letting them off scot-free.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

There are other similarly situated individuals who get off scot-free for perjury.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2025

But there are winners and losers and winners who feel like losers and schemers who get away with their misdeeds scot-free.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

And there must be others who are guilty of traffic infractions in Greenwich who have got off scot-free.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2023

I wanted people to know that no matter the outcome, no matter if this day ended up as just another protest and Officer Galluzzo got off scot-free, that I would never be the same person.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds