on the hook for

phrase

US, informal
: owing money for (something) : responsible for (something)
He's still on the hook for the cost of the repairs.

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Some blame Wikipedia for allowing rogue editors, while others say Google's on the hook for choosing to display inaccurate information. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 If no settlement is reached, Paramount would be on the hook for over $1 billion to WBD shareholders by the end of the trial. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 The late cancellation left many artists and vendors on the hook for front-end expenses. — David K. Li, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026 Charlotte could also be on the hook for millions, and Mecklenburg’s towns could each lose hundreds of thousands, according to the county presentation. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the hook for

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“On the hook for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20hook%20for. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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