get off
To step off a vehicle, to not be punished, or to stop touching something.
Meanings
To leave a bus, train, plane, or other public transport.
"We get off at the next stop."
To escape punishment or avoid a serious consequence.
"He was accused of fraud but got off because of insufficient evidence."
"He got off scot-free."
— Common English idiom widely used in journalism; 'scot-free' is a traditional expression meaning without penalty
To stop touching or being on top of something; also used as an exclamation to tell someone to stop touching you.
"Get off my bag — I didn't say you could touch it!"
To send a letter, email, or message.
"I need to get this email off before the office closes."
Use 'get off' for buses, trains, planes, and bikes. Use 'get out of' for cars and taxis. 'Get off!' as an exclamation tells someone to stop touching you. In slang, 'get off on' means to be excited by something.
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