释义 |
●let sb off the ˈhook (informal) allow sb to escape from a difficult situation or punishment 让某人逃脱困境(或处罚)◆We’ll let you off the hook this time, but if you make any more mistakes like that, you’ll lose your job. 这次我们就放过你,但是如果你以后再犯类似错误,你就会丢掉饭碗。◆There won’t be time for me to read my report to the committee, so that’s let me off the hook. 因为没有时间让我向委员会宣读我的报告,所以我逃过一劫。 NOTE This expression refers to a fish escaping after it has been caught. 这个表达法原指鱼被捉到后逃脱。 |