off the hook

1.
Generalneutral
- Literally removed from its hook; for example, a telephone receiver left away from its cradle so the line is open.
2.
Generalneutral
- Physically removed from a hook used to secure or hold something, such as taking a fish off a hook.
3.
Generalinformalneutral
- Freed from blame, obligation, or punishment; released from responsibility or liability.
4.
United StatesGeneralslanginformal
- Extremely good, exciting, or excellent (colloquial exclamation).

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