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off the hook

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  • adjective idiomatic Relieved of a duty, burden, responsibility, or pressure.
  • adjective idiomatic, sports Performing extraordinarily well.
  • adjective Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up.

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  • adjective freed from danger or blame or obligation

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equivalents (1)

Other words for 'off%20the%20hook'

  1. safe

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Cross-references

  1. ring off the hook

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  • calcalvinvin commented on the word off the hook

    we can't let ourself off the hook just because we fear failure.

    July 20, 2011