off the hook

off the hookoff the hook1.■未挂上He left the phone off the hook so that he wouldn't be disturbed.他不把电话挂上, 以免受到打扰。2.■摆脱困境He counted on his friends to get him off the hook.他指望朋友们帮他摆脱困境。

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off the hook1.■[反语]2.■摆脱困境，脱身；脱离危险3.■(电话听筒)未挂上

见:hook: off the hook