on the hook for
idiom
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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The team is on the hook for game-day costs, while the county will foot the bill for non-game-day expenses.
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Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
If the bill passes, long term, the state would remain on the hook for funding school districts at their current levels, even if if the state's growth were to stagnate or decline, or enrollment drops unrelated to the voucher program force the state to pay for students that aren't there.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
His business was on the hook for tariffs of 25% until March, when the duties temporarily shot up to more than 100%.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 2 July 2025
When Banchero signs his rookie extension this offseason, the Magic will be on the hook for about $800 million for their top four players.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
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Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
If the bill passes, long term, the state would remain on the hook for funding school districts at their current levels, even if if the state's growth were to stagnate or decline, or enrollment drops unrelated to the voucher program force the state to pay for students that aren't there.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
His business was on the hook for tariffs of 25% until March, when the duties temporarily shot up to more than 100%.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 2 July 2025
When Banchero signs his rookie extension this offseason, the Magic will be on the hook for about $800 million for their top four players.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
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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 16 Jul. 2025.
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