ただで済(す)むto get away without consequences, to get off scot-free

俺(おれ)の財布(さいふ)を壊(こわ)したな！ただで済(す)むと思(おも)うなよ！

You broke my wallet! Don't think you'll get away without consequences!

部長(ぶちょう)に口答(くちごた)えをしてただで済(す)むと思(おも)ったら大(おお)間違(まちが)いだ。

If you thought you could talk back to the manager and get off scot-free, you're greatly mistaken.

問題(もんだい)を起(お)こしてただで済(す)むほど、この会社(かいしゃ)は甘(あま)くはありません。

This company isn't lenient enough to let you get away without consequences after causing trouble.

警察(けいさつ)：「万引(まんび)きをしてただで済(す)むわけがないでしょう！逮捕(たいほ)ですよ！」

Police: "You can't shoplift and get off scot-free! You're under arrest!"

イジメをしてもただで済(す)むと思(おも)っている人(ひと)が多(おお)いから、いじめが多(おお)いのです。

Many people think they can bully others and get away without consequences, which is why bullying is so prevalent.