off the hook

āχāĻ‚āϰ⧇āϜāĻŋāϤ⧇ "off the hook"āĻāϰ āϏāĻ‚āĻœā§āĻžāĻž āĻ“ āĻ…āĻ°ā§āĻĨ

01

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Idiom
Informal
āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
After a thorough investigation, the detective realized the suspect was innocent and let him off the hook.
02

(of a telephone handset) not in its place, therefore unable to receive a call

Idiom
Informal
āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The defendant was happy to hear that he was off the hook after the jury found him not guilty.
03

inspiring admiration, due to being extremely good and satisfactory

Idiom
Informal
āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The new restaurant in town is off the hook; the food is amazing, and the ambiance is top-notch.
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