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Meaning 1
Of an animal, slaughtered for food.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: on the hoof
Phrase guide
on the hook
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Meaning 2
In debt; obligated to pay or provide; liable; responsible or blamed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, informal
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: off the hook
History
Etymology
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