A chance to escape or avoid something, especially defeat.
〈非正式〉逃脱（或避免）（失败等）的机会
the team had two let-offs as shots rebounded to strike the defenders' legs
该队有两次球弹回打到防守队员的腿上而免于失分。
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This would not necessarily be a bad thing if the so-called alternatives to prison were effective, but most of the people to whom they are applied regard them as soft options at best, and complete let-offs at worst.
Suddenly Hearts were level and, despite a let-off when Ross wriggled clear of the defence to poke a weak shot wide, the last quarter of an hour was a spectacle from which the eyes could not be lifted.
Sunderland took advantage of the let-off and went ahead in the 76th minute through Phillips.
However, two let-offs quickly followed, first when a rare John McGreal mistake sent Will Hoskins clear only for Brian Jensen to make a smart save.
Leos took advantage of the let-off to score a converted try from a midfield move.
Aberdeen's new French striker received the daddy of all let-offs.
It was also full of incident, with a collection of yellow cards, two straight reds, several scuffles and a couple of let-offs for rash tackles.
Buoyed by the let-off, Swinford punished their opponents emphatically.
The let-off allowed the Cappielow troops to re-group and hit back before the break.
Those let-offs inspired the champions and a gap of ten points was established entering the final quarter.