逍遥法外 (xiāo yáo fǎ wài) — to remain at large (after committing a crime); to get away with a crime; to be beyond the reach of the law
Definition
Idiom: literally 'at ease beyond the law' — used for a criminal who has escaped justice and is still free. Used in news and legal contexts about wanted suspects or unpunished offenders.
idiom
to remain at large (after committing a crime)to get away with a crimeto be beyond the reach of the law
Examples
- 逍遥法外。Nà ge shā rén fàn zhì jīn réng rán xiāo yáo fǎ wài.That murderer is still at large.
- ，逍遥法外。Rú guǒ méi yǒu què záo zhèng jù, zuì fàn jiù kě néng xiāo yáo fǎ wài.Without solid evidence, the criminal may escape punishment.
- 逍遥法外。Jǐng fāng yì zhí zài zhuī bǔ xiāo yáo fǎ wài de xián yí rén.The police have been pursuing the suspect who remains free.
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