Off The Hook

The old school use of 'off the hook' is to "get away with something", or "not be responsible for something", i.e., the fish that got away was 'off the hook'.

My sister broke up with her fiance, so I'm off the hook for buying her a wedding present.

Off The Hook by Kid Java September 19, 2009

off the hook

Off the hook is actually a modernization of a series of slang words. Closely related to off the chain, there refering to something being so "fresh" and "new" that its literally right off the store shelf. (started in reference to clothes, the hangar being the hook)

Them shoes are off the hook dog.

off the hook by DK Kaytan October 6, 2004

off the hook

A synomym for "busy". Taken from a phone reference; when you leave a phone off the hook, you get a "busy" signal. The phrase is used to convey that there were a lot of people attending a particular event.

Hey, the club last nite was "off the hook!"

off the hook by Bones1966 May 25, 2009

on the hook 

to be responsible for something, owe money

When the Patriots did not cover the point spread in the Super Bowl, Dave was on the hook for $3000.

on the hook by Brian C February 15, 2005

Off The Hook

A duo of singers at Splatoon 2. They replaced the squid sisters.

Did you saw the performance of Off The Hook at the splatfest? It was amazing!

Off The Hook by Cyanite_Gem October 12, 2017

Headlights off the hook 

The act of going braless.

Take a look at Jody. Homegirl has her headlights off the hook.

Headlights off the hook by gulliver1953 January 20, 2009

off the hook

adj.

1. exceeding the minimal standard of satisfaction.
2. appealing to one's mind

That song is off the hook!

off the hook by Eric S. December 2, 2003