on the hook

• Expression informelle signifiant être responsable, obligé ou tenir la responsabilité de quelque chose, souvent une dette, une tâche ou un problème. Peut aussi faire référence au fait de se trouver dans une situation difficile ou d'attente.

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.

   être responsable

   • 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.

   Être dans l’attente ou dans une position difficile

   • 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.