Phrase of the Day
Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.
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Off the Hook
Meaning of the phrase 'Off the Hook': When you are freed from an obligation, you’re said to be ‘off the hook.’
Example of Use: "You're lucky; it turns out that Dad never heard you come in late last night." Answer: "Great, that means I'm off the hook!"
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