10 Ways to Use “HOOK” in English | Slang & Phrasal Verbs

One little word, 10 different meanings! In this English lesson, I’ll teach you how native speakers really use the word hook — in slang, in phrasal verbs, and in everyday expressions. If you’re off the hook, you’re free. If you’re on the hook… sorry, you’ve got work to do. Throw your textbooks away and check this out! You’ll learn: hook _____ up, hook up with _____, off the hook, hooked on _____, and more. Bonus tip: it’s “slang,” not “slangs.” Slang is uncountable!

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