“Off the hook”
Definition
Free from responsibility, blame, or trouble.
Beispiele
Examples
“Because he apologized, they let him off the hook.”
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Because he apologized, they let him _____.Compare with the original example
Because he apologized, they let him off the hook.
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- What does "Off the hook" mean?
- "Off the hook" means free from responsibility, blame, or trouble.
- How do you use "Off the hook" in a sentence?
- Example: "Because he apologized, they let him off the hook."
- Should I interpret "Off the hook" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.