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off the hook

The correct spelling is off the hook.

How to pronounce off the hook

adjective

Say it like: Off- th-e h-ook

The correct spelling is off the hook. Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up. For example: "I think he left the phone off the hook so that nobody would call him."

Usage Examples

I think he left the phone off the hook so that nobody would call him.

The phone was ringing off the hook all night.

That's five three-pointers in a row! Smith is off the hook!

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up.
  2. 2.Of a telephone, ringing frequently.
  3. 3.Performing extraordinarily well.
  4. 4.Fresh, cool, trendy, excellent.

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