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Meaning of off the hook

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

off the hook

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up.

    Example: I think he left the phone off the hook so that nobody would call him.

  2. Of a telephone, ringing frequently.

    Example: The phone was ringing off the hook all night.

off the hook

adjective

Definitions

  1. Performing extraordinarily well.

    Example: That's five three-pointers in a row! Smith is off the hook!

  2. Fresh, cool, trendy, excellent.

    Example: That party was off the hook!