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hook it

idiom

To depart in a hurry; to clear out.


Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    hook up

    To sell or supply something.

  2. 02

    off the hook

    Relieved of a duty, burden, responsibility, or pressure.

  3. 03

    ring off the hook

    Of a telephone, to ring constantly or excessively.

  4. 04

    sling one's hook

    To leave, depart, especially if forced to do so.

  5. 05

    take one's hook

    To depart in a hurry; to clear out.

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