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

Detroit is currently on the hook for $154 million next season without counting Duren, which puts it $46 million below the luxury tax. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Under the plan, the team also promises to back the city’s 30-year funding commitment, meaning the team would be on the hook for the cost of the project if tax revenue falls. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

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

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

Rhymes for on the hook for

• conquistador
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