off the hook
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Originates from fishing, where a fish that gets 'off the hook' escapes and is free.
مثال
- He was off the hook when his alibi was confirmed.
- The phone has been ringing off the hook all morning.
- She's not off the hook yet, there are still questions she needs to answer.
ترکیبهای رایج
Get off the hook Let off the hook Off the hook for
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- freed from danger or blame or obligation “I let him off the hook with a mild reprimand”