When you free yourself from obligation or blame. Also, it can mean ‘crazy’
Off the hook
Examples
Ben got off the hook when they had finally found a real murderer. / Betty is totally off the hook! It seems she ignores any danger.
When you free yourself from obligation or blame. Also, it can mean ‘crazy’
Ben got off the hook when they had finally found a real murderer. / Betty is totally off the hook! It seems she ignores any danger.