2006-12-13 05:23:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
There are many origins depending on the usage.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=off+the+hook
2006-12-13 05:28:55 · answer #1 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Originally this was a saying from getting the large sides of beef off the hook ..
2006-12-13 13:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means getting loose, which is Off the hook
2006-12-13 13:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by Joe The Great One 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always connected this phrase with a telephone. When the telephone is off the hook, it can't ring.
2006-12-13 15:43:42 · answer #4 · answered by Mooseles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
off the hook is to escape a situation i do my reaserch
2014-10-08 17:51:56 · answer #5 · answered by mick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean "Pick up the phone"?
2006-12-13 13:30:25 · answer #6 · answered by aisdean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋