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off the hook
01
Звільнений від зобов'язання
no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment
Idiom
Informal
Приклади
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
(of a telephone handset) not in its place, therefore unable to receive a call
IdiomInformalПриклади
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
inspiring admiration, due to being extremely good and satisfactory
IdiomInformalПриклади
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.
