Examples:

• The teacher decided to let the student off the hook and not give them detention for being late.
• The boss let the employee off the hook for the mistake since it was their first offense.
• The police officer let the driver off the hook with a warning instead of issuing a ticket.
• I had planned to confront my friend about canceling our plans, but I decided to let them off the hook and just reschedule.
• The coach let the player off the hook for missing practice because of a valid reason.
• The manager let the staff member off the hook and didn't pursue disciplinary action for their tardiness.
• The judge let the defendant off the hook due to lack of evidence.
• Even though my friend broke my favorite mug, I decided to let them off the hook because accidents happen.
• The teacher let the students off the hook and canceled the pop quiz.
• The boss let the team off the hook and postponed the deadline for the project.