Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
off-the-hook
idiom
/ˈɔːf ðə hʊk/
Definition
Not bound by obligations or freed from a difficult situation.
Examples
- After finishing all his work ahead of time, Jake felt completely off-the-hook for the weekend.
- She thought she would be in trouble for missing the meeting, but her boss let her off-the-hook.
Meaning
Used to describe someone who is no longer subject to an obligation, has escaped punishment, or is free from a responsibility.
Synonyms
- off the hook
- exempt
- released
- uncoupled
