off the hook

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „off the hook” în engleză

off the hook
01

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.
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

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!
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