n.
a chance to escape or avoid something, especially defeat: the team had two let-offs as shots rebounded to strike the defenders' legs
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ph.
punish someone lightly or not at all for a misdemeanour or offence
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ph.
punish someone lightly or not at all for a misdemeanor or offense
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ph.
cause a gun, firework, or bomb to fire or explode
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ph.
cause a gun, firework, or bomb to fire or explode
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ph.
get rid of pent-up energy or strong emotion
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ph.
(of a person) get rid of pent-up energy or strong emotion
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