let off the hook
To miss a chance to defeat or score against, especially in sports or games.
We almost scored a touchdown in the first play against Tech but we let them off the hook by fumbling the ball.
let off
To discharge (a gun); explode; fire.
Willie accidentally let off his father's shotgun and made a hole in the wall.
To permit to go or escape; excuse from a penalty, a duty, or a promise.
Two boys were caught smoking in school but the principal let them off with a warning.
Mary's mother said that she would let Mary off from drying the supper dishes.
The factory closed for a month in the summer and let the workers off.
To miss a chance to defeat or score against, especially in sports or games.
The boxer let his opponent off the hook many times.
level off
level out
To make flat or level.
The steamroller leveled out the gravel roadbed and then the concrete was poured.
To move on an even level.
The airplane leveled out at 2,000 feet.
After going up for six months, the cost of living leveled off in September.
like water off a duck's back
Without changing your feelings or opinion; without effect.
Advice and correction roll off him like water off a duck's back.
Many people showed him they didn't like what he was doing, but their disapproval passed off him like water off a duck's back.
live off someone
To be supported by someone.
Although Eric is already 40 years old, he has no job and continues to live off his elderly parents.
low season
off season
The time of year when the smallest number of passengers are travelling.
The special fares offer passengers the opportunity to fly between Perth and Broome from $199 one-way during high season and $179 during low season.
make it snappy
snap it off
To move quickly; be fast; hurry. Usually used as a command.
"Make it snappy," Mother said, "or we'll be late for the movie."
The man hurried into the restaurant and told the waitress, "A cup of coffee, and make it snappy."
make off
To go away; run away; leave.
When the deer saw the hunter it made off at once.
A thief stopped John on a dark street and made off with his wallet.