let-off en · NOUN
Etymology
Deverbal from let off.
Meanings
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An escape from punishment.
The missed penalty was a massive let-off for the home team.
The accused received a suspended sentence, which many saw as a let-off.
- A device for letting off, releasing, or giving forth, as the warp from the cylinder of a loom.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| let-offs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |