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Off the hook

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Escape ResponsibilityPlay
Used when someone avoids consequences they were expected to face. SlideHe thought he would be grounded, but he was off the hook because his parents never found out.
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Problem SolvedPlay
Suggests that a problematic situation has been resolved, releasing the person involved. SlideOnce the error was corrected, the technician was off the hook.
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Not LiteralPlay
This phrase is metaphorical and doesn't involve actual hooks or hanging objects. SlideEven though Shelly helped, I'm not off the hook for this mess.