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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Is "hooked" correct to mean "employed"?

"Talk with Alexa, maybe she can get you hooked at her office."

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I've never heard anyone say that, and I wouldn't understand it if I did. I'd say eg "Talk with Alexa. "

— Clive

  • I've never heard anyone say that, and I wouldn't understand it if I did.
  • I'd say eg "Talk with Alexa.
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I've never heard anyone say that, and I wouldn't understand it if I did.
I'd say
eg "Talk with Alexa. Maybe she can get you a job in her office."
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