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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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