Off The Hook Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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off the hook What does off the hook mean?	to be out of trouble or free from an embarrassing situation	I think that I am off the hook now and will not have to worry about the problem anymore.
off the hook What does off the hook mean?	not at risk anymore; not obligated or required to do something anymore
off the hook What does off the hook mean?	out of trouble or free from an embarrassing situation	I am off the hook now and I will not have to worry about the problem anymore.
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get one`s feet wet What does "get one`s feet wet" mean?	to begin to do something for the first time	We do not have to finish this job today but at least we can get our feet wet and start.

without question What does "without question" mean?	absolutely, certainly	Without question, the boy was the fastest runner on the team.
Armchair critic What does "Armchair critic" mean?	An armchair critic is someone who offers advice but never shows that they could actually do any better.
Away with the fairies What does "Away with the fairies" mean?	If someone is away with the fairies, they don't face reality and have unrealistic expectations of life.
from the ground up What does "from the ground up" mean?	from the beginning (as in building a house or other building or a business)	My uncle built his business from the ground up.

lead a dog`s life What does "lead a dog`s life" mean?	to lead a miserable life	The man is leading a dog`s life since he married the woman who everyone told him not to marry.
slip up What does "slip up" mean?	to make a mistake	I slipped up when I said that I would be able to go to the meeting next week.
put (someone or something) out to pasture What does "put (someone or something) out to pasture" mean?	to retire someone or something	We finally decided to put the old horse out to pasture and stop riding him.
foam at the mouth What does "foam at the mouth" mean?	to be very angry (a sick dog foams at the mouth)	The girl's father was so angry that he was almost foaming at the mouth.

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Off The Hook Idiom