Off the hook

To be released from something difficult,even from an obligation.

Thanks for getting me off the hook.I couldn't pay so much money because of that video tape that I broke.

Off the hook by BlackPohatu October 2, 2016

off the hook

cool; happening

That party was off the hook!

off the hook by Cooter Brown October 29, 2002

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

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

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