Meaning of 'Off the hook'
What does the saying 'Off the hook' mean?
Idiom: Off the hook
Meaning:
If someone is off the hook, they have avoided punishment or criticism for something they have done.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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