“The Hook”

The following 6 entries include the term The Hook.

off the hook

phrase

: out of trouble

ring off the hook

phrase

: to ring frequently or constantly with incoming calls

get the hook

phrase

: to be removed

give (someone) the hook

phrase

: to remove (a pitcher) from a game

let (someone) off the hook

phrase

: to allow (someone who has been caught doing something wrong or illegal) to go without being punished

on the hook for

phrase

: owing money for (something) : responsible for (something)


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