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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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