What does "Off the hook" mean?

free from obligation

"Off the hook" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Whatever. I'm off the hook.

— Desperate Housewives S1E8

BUT IF HE TELLS ME HE DIDN'T DO IT AND NOBODY SAW HIM DO IT THEN HE IS OFF THE HOOK.

— Gilmore Girls S2E5

You're off the hook.

— Gossip Girl S2E9

I'm off the hook.

— Grey's Anatomy S6E4

You're off the hook, okay?

— How I Met Your Mother S2E12

It's hereditary, so you're off the hook.

— Modern Family S4E15

so you're off the hook.

— Parks and Recreation S5E16

You're off the hook if you can tell me what to look for in a uraemic patient.

— Scrubs S1E1

"Off the hook" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 10 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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