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off the hook
01
Освобожденный от обязательства
no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment
Idiom
Informal
Примеры
Thanks to the extension granted by the teacher, I'm off the hook for submitting the assignment today.
After a thorough investigation, the detective realized the suspect was innocent and let him off the hook.
02
снять телефонную трубку
(of a telephone handset) not in its place, therefore unable to receive a call
IdiomInformalПримеры
I forgot to hang up the phone properly, so it was off the hook all night, and I missed several important calls.
The defendant was happy to hear that he was off the hook after the jury found him not guilty.
03
чрезвычайно хороший и удовлетворительный
inspiring admiration, due to being extremely good and satisfactory
IdiomInformalПримеры
The concert was off the hook; the band's performance was electrifying!
The new restaurant in town is off the hook; the food is amazing, and the ambiance is top-notch.
