What is another word for gets off on a technicality?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɛts ˈɒf ˌɒn ɐ tˈɛknɪkˈalɪti] (IPA) 
"Gets off on a technicality" is a phrase commonly used when someone is acquitted or escapes punishment due to a small error or loophole in the law. There are several synonyms that convey similar meanings, such as "walks free," "escapes justice," "slips through the cracks," "gets away with it," "goes scot-free" and "evades consequences". However, these phrases do not always necessarily refer to legal matters and might be used in other contexts, such as sports or relationships. In any case, such phrases imply that someone has avoided deserved repercussions, often to the frustration and disappointment of those affected.
