off the hook

phrase

1

: out of trouble

2

: free of responsibility or accountability

Examples of off the hook in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet the impact was simply to let Argentina players off the hook. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Age limits do not let companies off the hook for design reform. — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026

His 47% strike ratio was better than the 34% by Yesavage, and Yesavage would help get Buehler off the hook in the bottom of the second. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Irina’s investigation results let her off the hook immediately, while Vika is forced into a humiliating apology. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for off the hook

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• pocketbook
• storybook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook