off the hook
免于处罚、责任或困扰
口语·表达免除义务或麻烦
英文释义
freed from responsibility or obligation
例句
You're off the hook for tonight's meeting; I'll cover for you.
典故来源
源于钓鱼，鱼脱钩后逃脱，比喻人摆脱责任或困境。