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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But the general public should not be on the hook for your losses. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The donor is then on the hook for capital gains tax on the appreciation, Paulus said. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Legendary and video game developer Capcom co-financed the film for $82 million, with Paramount only on the hook for distribution. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 While researchers belatedly debunked many of those claims, vaccine makers wound up on the hook for significant payouts to litigants. — Joel Dodge, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the hook for

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