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*off the hook Fig. freed from an obligation. (Alludes to a fish freeing itself from a fishhook. *Typically: be ~; get ~; get someone ~; let someone ~.) Thanks for getting me off the hook. I didn't want to attend that meeting. I couldn't get myself off the hook no matter what I tried. See also: hook off the hook having avoided a difficult situation He's just happy to be off the hook on that harassment charge. Usage notes: often used with the verbs get or let: She got him off the hook by lending him her class notes. See also: hook How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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You let someone off the hook, and not because they deserve it or because you're an authority on the matter, either. What kind of event is so extraordinary that the law will let someone off the hook for acts or omissions that otherwise would amount to actionable negligence or breach of contract? |
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