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 Dodgers will be on the hook for about $10 million of his salary this season. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

The Dodgers kicked in about $175 million toward revenue sharing last year and will be on the hook for more than $200 million in 2026, according to multiple people familiar with their finances. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Such a $7 million giveback by LaVine, 31, however, still would have left the Kings on the hook for $42 million to pay LaVine to walk away, as opposed to holding on to his salary for potential use in a trade. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Lollapalooza’s promoter, C3 Presents, is now on the hook for the cleanup, including what could be a costly restoration of Grant Park’s grass, which had disappeared under the crowds by the festival’s third day. — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on the hook for

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