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idiomlet/get sb off the hookto allow or help someone to get out of a difficult situation, often one in which they were being blamed for something :Companies who have already paid the fines are concerned that other companies should not be let off the hook.Just saying sorry won't get you off the hook - I expect you to clear up the mess you made.get off the hook: There were no further questions, and I felt I'd got off the hook rather easily.
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