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ESLPod_1168_WE_2010 Reading Contracts Carefully The phrase "on the hook," in this podcast, means liable and responsible for something, or having to do or pay something: "At the end of the workday, each cashier is on the hook for any shortages in his or her cash register." The phrase "hook, line, and sinker" is used to emphasize that someone was tricked or fooled completely: "Grandma fell for that e-mail request hook, line, and sinker, and ended up sharing her social security number and bank account information with some thieves." The informal phrase "to hook (someone) up with (something)" means to get something desirable for someone: "Wow, I can't believe you hooked us up with tickets for the big game. Thank you so much!"

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ESLPod 1168 on the hook Business

Id	ESLPod_1168_WE_2010
Episode Id	ESLPod 1168
Episode Title	Reading Contracts Carefully
Phrase	on the hook
Text	The phrase "on the hook," in this podcast, means liable and responsible for something, or having to do or pay something: "At the end of the workday, each cashier is on the hook for any shortages in his or her cash register." The phrase "hook, line, and sinker" is used to emphasize that someone was tricked or fooled completely: "Grandma fell for that e-mail request hook, line, and sinker, and ended up sharing her social security number and bank account information with some thieves." The informal phrase "to hook (someone) up with (something)" means to get something desirable for someone: "Wow, I can't believe you hooked us up with tickets for the big game. Thank you so much!"
Topics	Business

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