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off the hook
01
van de haak, uit de problemen
no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment
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Thanks to the extension granted by the teacher, I'm off the hook for submitting the assignment today.
Het nieuwe bewijs haalde hem uit de problemen.
02
(of a telephone handset) not in its place, therefore unable to receive a call
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I forgot to hang up the phone properly, so it was off the hook all night, and I missed several important calls.
03
geweldig, fantastisch
inspiring admiration, due to being extremely good and satisfactory
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The concert was off the hook; the band's performance was electrifying!
Het feest gisteravond was geweldig.
LanGeek
