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Although he confessed to the crime, the judge let the boy off.



 
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Although he confessed to the crime, the judge let the boy off. #1 (permalink) Fri Nov 28, 2008 19:33 pm   Although he confessed to the crime, the judge let the boy off.		  
Hello,

Could you please explain to me the use of 'let off' in this sentence?

'Although he confessed to the crime, the judge let the boy off.'

Thanks
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Although he confessed to the crime, the judge let the boy off. #2 (permalink) Fri Nov 28, 2008 20:07 pm   Although he confessed to the crime, the judge let the boy off.		  
it means not to punish him and left him free
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