also: タダですむ
expression, godan verb (-mu)
get away without consequences; get off scot-free
Used when someone avoids punishment, blame, or negative results despite a bad action or situation. Often appears in negative potential forms like ただでは済まない (won't get away with it).
See also: 只 (ただ)
そんなことをして、ただで済むと思っているのか。
Do you think you can get away with doing something like that?
He caused an accident, but since there were no injuries, he got off without consequences.