without scathe
- idiom
- Archaic
:
sin daño
- Despite the heated debate, she emerged from the meeting without scathe.
Examples
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He navigated the risky business deal without scathe, surprising his colleagues.
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She managed to navigate the situation without scathe.
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The athlete completed the grueling race without scathe and celebrated his victory.
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He came out of the debate without scathe.
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She emerged from the challenging meeting without scathe, earning the respect of her peers.
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He handled the complex negotiations without scathe, maintaining strong relationships with all parties involved.
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Despite facing harsh criticism, the director finished the project without scathe and received praise for her creativity.
Synonyms
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Not hurt or damaged after a dangerous event
How Harmed
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'without experiencing harm' is directly compositional from 'without' (absence of) + 'scathe' (harm), following the common English pattern 'without + [noun]' that signals lack of something. Although 'scathe' is a rare/archaic word and so may be unfamiliar in practice, a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The phrase without scathe comes from the old word scathe, which meant 'harm' or 'damage'. Imagine someone going through a storm or a battle with no marks left on them — that's why without scathe means escaping 'harm', 'injury', or harsh criticism.