off the hook
Example Sentences
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“What really caused our phone to start ringing off the hook was when Anduril participated in our customer conference back in January,” the CEO said.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
This doesn’t take employers off the hook; the vast majority contribute matching funds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The EU has been at odds with social media platforms over the last years, and von der Leyen made clear that age restrictions would not mean that tech companies were being "let off the hook".
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The union that represents the department’s rank-and-file members has long complained of a double standard that lets well-connected officers and senior leaders off the hook.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Officer X was off the hook, which meant that maybe he wouldn’t hate me more than he already did.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
