on the hook for

phrase

US, informal

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

He's still on the hook for the cost of the repairs.

Examples of on the hook for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The funding plan shows the city is on the hook for the bonds while the Royals would not help cover the debt. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

If the merger collapses altogether, Paramount would instead be on the hook for a $7 billion termination fee to WBD. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

In this case, the taxpayer would be on the hook for capital gains taxes on the appreciation – which can be substantial if the cost basis is low. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Perhaps more concerning is that Milwaukee is on the hook for two more years of the 34-year-old at a hair over $23 million per season. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on the hook for

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