Which option correctly defines 'Off the hook'?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which option correctly defines 'Off the hook'?”
The accepted answer is A. No longer responsible for or obligated to do something. 'Off the hook' means no longer responsible for or obligated to do something.
- A. No longer responsible for or obligated to do something ✓
- B. An ideal situation combining the advantages of two different things
Why not B: “An ideal situation combining the advantages of two different things” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. No longer responsible for or obligated to do something. 'Off the hook' means no longer responsible for or obligated to do something.
- C. In very good health
Why not C: “In very good health” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. No longer responsible for or obligated to do something. 'Off the hook' means no longer responsible for or obligated to do something.
- D. Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about
Why not D: “Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. No longer responsible for or obligated to do something. 'Off the hook' means no longer responsible for or obligated to do something.
Correct answer
A. No longer responsible for or obligated to do something
Explanation
'Off the hook' means no longer responsible for or obligated to do something.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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