Meaning & Origin
“Get away clean” means to avoid detection or consequences after doing something wrong or risky. “Clean” emphasizes the absence of penalties or leftover problems. The phrase is common in police, crime, and everyday contexts where someone avoids repercussions.
Pronunciation Guide
- get — short “e,” as in “bet.”
- away — stress on the second syllable: a‑WAY.
- clean — long “ee,” as in “see.”
- Natural rhythm: get a‑WAY CLEAN.
Usage & Sentence Examples
Use it when someone escapes consequences or avoids being found out.
- He deleted the emails, hoping he’d get away clean.
- They tried to get away clean by blaming a vendor.
- If we cut corners, we won’t get away clean when QA reviews the build.
- The thieves got away clean before the alarms triggered.
- She thought she got away clean, but the audit trail told a different story.
- No one gets away clean forever — the truth surfaces eventually.
Synonyms
escape punishment · get off scot‑free · walk away unscathed · dodge consequences · slip through the net · get off the hook
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