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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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