on the hook

• Informeller Ausdruck dafür, verantwortlich oder verpflichtet zu sein, oft für eine Schuld, eine Aufgabe oder ein Problem. Kann auch bedeuten, in einer schwierigen oder unangenehmen Lage zu sein oder festzusitzen.

An informal expression meaning to be responsible, obligated, or liable for something, often a debt, task, or problem. It can also refer to being in a difficult or waiting situation.

1. Responsible or obligatedB2informalamerican

   To be responsible for something, often a debt or a task.

   Verantwortlich

   • He's on the hook for the entire cost of the repairs.
   • The company is on the hook to deliver the project by Friday.
   • I don't want to be on the hook for his mistakes.

2. Waiting or in a difficult positionB2informalamerican

   To be in a situation where you are waiting for something or are in a difficult position.

   Warten oder in Schwierigkeiten

   • She's been on the hook for a promotion for months.
   • The team is on the hook for a decision from the manager.
   • He left me on the hook for the entire evening.