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

Milwaukee could be on the hook for over $500,000 after the latest mistake from the City Attorney's Office – this time from one of its top lawyers. — David Clarey, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026

But, officials emphasize, the developers are the ones on the hook for the bonds, not Port KC, the city or taxpayers. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

The Rams were on the hook for about $10 million of Robinson’s salary. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Rich Graessle / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Stanton is owed $25 million next season, but the Yankees are only on the hook for $15 million, with the Marlins paying the other $10 million. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on the hook for

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