get out of jail free card

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A certain privilege or advantage that provides relief from an undesirable situation or immunity from punishment or consequences.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

get out of jail free card get out of jail free cards get-out-of-jail-free card

Etymology

An element of the board game Monopoly, allowing a player to leave the "jail" square immediately, without missing game turns.

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