ujść płazem

Literally, “to get away with the face of a blade”, in reference to being struck with the flat side of a blade instead of the sharp edge, therefore avoiding punishment.

• IPA^(key): /ujɕt͡ɕ ˈpwa.zɛm/
• Rhymes: -azɛm

ujść płazem pf (imperfective uchodzić płazem)

1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to get away with (to escape punishment for doing something) [with dative ‘who’]

   Synonym: ujść na sucho

• ujść płazem in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• ujść płazem in Polish dictionaries at PWN