give (one) a pass

give (one) a pass

To accept one's improper actions or behavior without anger or punishment. I'm not happy with his sass either, but his mom just died. Give the kid a pass. Sally's usually very well-behaved, so I gave her a pass on this one.
See also: give, pass
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • sexual misconduct
  • static
  • give (one) static
  • give static
  • bio mom
  • it serves someone right
  • serve one right
  • serve right
  • serve somebody right
  • serving