Meaning of on the hook | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Of an animal, slaughtered for food.
   literally
2. In debt; obligated to pay or provide; liable; responsible or blamed.
   idiomatic, informal

Examples

“For now, at least, Mr. Wedell, who is a vice president at the Robinson-Humphrey Company, a subsidiary of Shearson Lehman, is still on the hook for unsettled claims.”

“Yes, incumbents of both parties—especially those incumbents facing tough re-election campaigns—don't want⟳ to be on the hook for this vote⟳.”

“Could taxpayers really be on the hook for UAW pensions? Yes.”

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