Antonyms for on the hook
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : hoo k |
| Phonetic Transcription : hÊŠk |
Definition of on the hook
Origin :- Old English hoc "hook, angle," perhaps related to Old English haca "bolt," from Proto-Germanic *hokaz/*hakan- (cf. Old Frisian hok, Middle Dutch hoek, Dutch haak, German Haken "hook"), from PIE *keg- "hook, tooth" (cf. Russian kogot "claw"). For spelling, see hood (n.1).
- Boxing sense of "short, swinging blow with the elbow bent" is from 1898. Figurative sense was in Middle English (see hooker). By hook or by crook (late 14c.) probably alludes to tools of professional thieves. Hook, line, and sinker "completely" is 1838, a metaphor from angling.
- As in responsible : adj accountable, in charge
- As in accountable : adj responsible for having done
Synonyms for on the hook
- answerable
- at fault
- at the helm
- authoritative
- bonded
- bound
- bound to
- carrying the load
- censurable
- chargeable
- charged with
- compelled
- constrained
- contracted
- culpable
- decision-making
- devolving on
- duty-bound
- engaged
- executive
- exposed
- fettered
- guilty
- hampered
- held
- high
- important
- in authority
- in control
- incumbent
- liable
- minding the store
- obligated
- obliged
- on the hook
- open
- pledged
- subject
- susceptive
- sworn to
- tied
- to blame
- under contract
- under obligation
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