off the hook

getting away with something

You ain't off the hook just because you broke your legs, you stll have to go collect my money

by Brenda Donaldson May 31, 2009

off the hook

synonym for busy - and not in the sense of "unavailable," but rather "sustaining much activity."

the Urban Dictionary is off the hook for October

by Anonymous October 4, 2001

off the hook

a word meaning cool, brilliant, wicked. made famous by MAXWELL from UK BIG BROTHER 6 (2005)! Said in London (cockney areas) as "Off the 'ook".

Nah man, that was off the 'ook.

by SpeakerBoxx UK September 4, 2005

Off the Hook

"Off the hook" is a phrase describing a disappointing, mundane, or unpleasant experience or event.

This refers to the scene the movie The Cell, where the hero suspends himself from the ceiling with hooks through his skin. It provides a sense of weightlessness and freedom from the stress of everyday life. Being forced off the hooks drags him back to the brutal realities of women using him to harm themselves.

"My girlfriend came home early, so I found myself off the hook prematurely and had to release my captives before completing my master plan."

by Butlerj9 October 21, 2020

off the hook

A word meaning cool; happening; and for those of you who were born in the sixties and lived through the seventies, GROOVY!

Yo, that shiztnit is off the hook!

by Fatalia November 4, 2003

off the hook

An awesome sushi bar in South Lake Tahoe with unique and delicious food, great prices, and fun atmosphere.

"Where should we eat tonight?" "How about 'Off The Hook'? I love that place!"

by Chizzy July 31, 2004

off the hook

A truly outrageous party or gathering. To recieve this moniker, the experience should of transcended the norm and in fact gone way beyond it - to realms that are (almost) void of defintion. The happiness, love and sheer exuberance of it all should of reminded everyone in attendance the joy of what is to be alive. Off the hook is as close as we've got thus far to describe such an event. Use sparingly.

"How was your weekend Jim?"
"Jesus, fucking Christ, it was insane, completely and utterly off hook!"
"Oh, very well. I need those insurance reports on my desk first thing!"

by OB August 24, 2005