meaning of "get away"

[hien]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #234 "Phrasal Verbs used with Criminal Activity", question 2

The thieves managed to ......... with a lot of money. However, one-year later, they were apprehended and sentenced to 50 years in prison without the possibility of parole.

(a) pick up
(b) make up
(c) get away
(d) pick away

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #234 "Phrasal Verbs used with Criminal Activity", answer 2

The thieves managed to get away with a lot of money. However, one-year later, they were apprehended and sentenced to 50 years in prison without the possibility of parole.

Correct answer: (c) get away

Your answer was: incorrect
The thieves managed to pick away with a lot of money. However, one-year later, they were apprehended and sentenced to 50 years in prison without the possibility of parole.
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hello sir/madam,

I'd like to ask you what does the word "get away" mean? (because I cann't see it in any dictionary)

Thank you very much!
hien

[Pamela]

Hi,

To get away means to escape.

[Alan]

Hi,

The full form is 'get away with' which means steal/rob and then run away with what you have stolen.

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