Verb
get away with murder (third-person singular simple present gets away with murder, present participle getting away with murder, simple past got away with murder, past participle (UK) got away with murder or (US) gotten away with murder)
(idiomatic) To do something bad or illegal and not be punished.
Republicans want smaller government for the same reason crooks want fewer cops; it's easier to get away with murder. James Carville
Art's cruel. You can get away with murder with words. But a picture is like a window straight through to your inmost heart. John Fowles
Never encourage a man to cook breakfast; it causes him to wonder if women are necessary. If you always get his breakfast and don't raise controversial issues until after his second cup of coffee, you can get away with murder the rest of the time. They don't notice other odors when they smell bacon. Robert A. Heinlein
You know, clowns can get away with murder. John Wayne Gacy
When you're first starting out, there's always the temptation to hide behind distortion because it lets you get away with murder. But, when it comes to rhythm work, you've gotta back off that gain control a bit, especially if you're playing with another guitarist. Kirk Hammett
You know I can get away with murder. The audience loves me. Peter Lorre