off the hook

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Translation of off the hook into German

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Adjective

1.

relief

US
relieved from a responsibility or burden
US
  • He was off the hook after the charges were dropped.Er war aus dem Schneider, nachdem die Anklagen fallen gelassen wurden.
2.

pop culture

SlangUS
trendy or excellent in slang
SlangUS
  • That party was off the hook last night.Die Party gestern Abend war der Hammer.
3.

sports performance

US
performing extraordinarily well in sports
US
  • The team was off the hook this season.Das Team war diese Saison überragend.
4.

phone

DatedUS
having an open connection on a telephone
DatedUS
nicht aufgelegt abgehoben
  • The phone was off the hook all night.Der Telefonhörer war die ganze Nacht nicht aufgelegt.
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Expressions with off the hook: examples in English and translations in German

du bist aus dem Schneider
You're off the hook for the broken vase.
davonkommen
She got off the hook and didn't have to work the weekend shift.
klingeln
läuten
During the sale, the phone rang off the hook.

Synonyms and analogies of off the hook in English

Examples of off the hook in a sentence

  • With the new hire, he's finally off the hook for extra shifts.
  • The new album is off the hook!
  • His dance moves were off the hook.
  • Her performance on the court was off the hook.
  • The swimmer's off the hook skills won him the gold medal.
  • Please make sure the receiver is not off the hook.

Translations of "off the hook" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
aus dem Schneideradj.

Now that the real thief confessed, you're off the hook with everyone.

Jetzt, da der echte Dieb gestanden hat, bist du aus dem Schneider.

der Hammeradj.

The fashion show was off the hook, showcasing innovative designs and trends.

Die Modenschau war der Hammer, mit innovativen Designs und Trends.

bärenstarkadj.

Their striker was off the hook and scored a hat-trick before halftime.

Ihr Stürmer war bärenstark und schoss schon vor der Pause einen Hattrick.

entlastetadj.

Doesn't let him off the hook.

Das entlastet ihn nicht.

vom Haken

I swear when the fish comes off the hook after several jumps.

Ich fluche, als der Fisch nach mehreren Sprüngen vom Haken geht.

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Other translations for off the hook:

  • abgefahrenadj.

off the hook: Examples and translations in context

The sprinter was really off the hook, leaving everyone far behind.

Die Sprinterin war bärenstark und ließ alle weit hinter sich.

Their captain was off the hook, winning every header in the box.

Ihr Kapitän war bärenstark und gewann jeden Kopfball im Strafraum.

The winger was totally off the hook, outrunning defenders all game long.

Der Flügelspieler war bärenstark und überlief die Verteidiger das ganze Spiel.

Our goalkeeper was off the hook, saving two penalties in stoppage time.

Unser Torhüter war bärenstark und hielt in der Nachspielzeit zwei Elfmeter.

Our point guard was completely off the hook in the fourth quarter.

Unser Spielmacher war im letzten Viertel einfach bärenstark.

Their center was off the hook and dominated the rebounds all night.

Ihr Center war bärenstark und dominierte den Rebound das ganze Spiel über.

The rookie was off the hook and led the team in scoring.

Der Neuling war bärenstark und war bester Werfer der Mannschaft.

Mom, you're off the hook.

Mom, du bist entlastet.

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