on the hook
01
used to refer to a situation in which someone is forced or committed to fulfill a responsibility, often due to prior agreements or expectations
Idiom
Informal
例子
She was on the hook for completing the project by the deadline, and the pressure was mounting.
on the hook for something
01
used to say that someone has to pay for something
Dialect
American
American
Idiom
例子
He agreed to be on the hook for organizing the fundraising event and ensuring its success.
