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Michael841 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Off the hook

Hi
There are three meanings for this expression as i've heard:
1. Quite fresh.
2.Exceeding the minimum level of satisfaction.
3.Freed from an allegation.
Are they correct? Are there any other meanings for this expression?
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Hi, There are three meanings for this expression as i've heard: 1. Quite fresh. Exceeding the minimum level of satisfaction.

— Clive

  • Hi, There are three meanings for this expression as i've heard: 1.
  • Quite fresh.
  • Exceeding the minimum level of satisfaction.
  • Freed from an allegation.
  • Are they correct?
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Hi,

There are three meanings for this expression as i've heard:

1. Quite fresh.

2.Exceeding the minimum level of satisfaction.

3.Freed from an allegation.

Are they correct? Are there any other meanings for this expression?



Meanings 1 and 2 do not seem correct to me.



I would express meaning 3 more generally, as 'no
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CliveI would express meaning 3 more generally, as 'no longer in difficulty or trouble'.
In the case of "no longer in difficulty or trouble", is it interchangeable with the expression "out of the wood"?

Thanks
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Hi,

In the case of "no longer in difficulty or trouble", is it interchangeable with the expression "out of the wood"?

Not really.

"off the hook" usually suggests you were being held responsible in some way

"out of the woods" suggests you were in a confusing, difficult sotuation

Clive
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