How to Pronounce "on the hook"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhʊk
AHN-thuh-HOOK
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈʊk
ON-thuh-HOOK
Definition
Responsible for something, usually a debt, mistake, or obligation. Also, in trouble or expected to pay or face consequences for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhʊk
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-HOOK
UK
ON-thuh-HOOK
Listen in Context
If you break the window, you are on the hook for the repairs.
After losing the bet, he was on the hook for $100.
The company is on the hook for the damages caused by the accident.
Don’t worry, you’re not on the hook for those extra fees.