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English Dictionarybeat the rapto avoid being punished for something you have done
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Idiomsbeat the rap [American, informal]to escape being punished.
There's no way he can beat the rap now. No lawyer can save him. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
beat the rapescape conviction and punishment for a crime
The man hired a good lawyer and was able to beat the rap easily.
The man beat the rap and did not have to go to jail.
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beat the rap v. phr. To escape the legal penalty one ought to receive.
In spite of the strong evidence against him, the prisoner beat the rap and went free. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲