let (one) get by with (something)

let (one) get by with (something)

To allow one to avoid the consequences of one's actions. If you think they'll let you get by with stealing office supplies, you've got another think coming. Her parents let her get by with all manner of delinquent behavior.
See also: by, get, let
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

let someone get by with something

to allow someone to do something wrong and not be punished or reprimanded. (An elaboration of get by (with something).) She lets those kids get by with anything. They won't let you get by with that!
See also: by, get, let
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • let get by with
  • quit (some place)
  • quit a place
  • up sticks
  • pick up sticks
  • you've got another thing coming
  • have another thing coming
  • go against the flow
  • What are you on?
  • never in a month of Sundays