On the hook

"On the hook" in a Sentence (3 examples)

For now, at least, Mr. Wedell, who is a vice president at the Robinson-Humphrey Company, a subsidiary of Shearson Lehman, is still on the hook for unsettled claims.

Yes, incumbents of both parties—especially those incumbents facing tough re-election campaigns—don't want to be on the hook for this vote.

Could taxpayers really be on the hook for UAW pensions? Yes.

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