hook oneself on

hook on

1. To use a hook to fasten something to someone or something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hook" and "on." Can you use this to hook on the tarp? If you would just hook on your ID badge when you're in the office, then you wouldn't keep losing it. I'm sorry, but nobody can shower until I get in there and hook on a shower curtain.

2. To cause someone or oneself to become addicted to a particular substance. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hook" and "on." Please don't give the kids any soda—I don't want them hooked on caffeine at such a young age. I have no interest in hooking myself on drugs, thank you very much. Well, if you never smoke, you'll never get hooked on cigarettes—see how that works?

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hook oneself on someone or something

Fig. to become enamored of someone or something. I'm afraid I've hooked myself on Alice. He hooked himself on Bach organ music.

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