on the hook

• Expresión informal que significa ser responsable, estar obligado o tener que responder por algo, a menudo una deuda, tarea o problema. También puede referirse a estar en una situación difícil o a la espera de algo.

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.

   ser responsable/estar obligado

   • 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.

   estar en un apuro o a la espera

   • 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.