hook on
Related to hook on: hook up
hook on
1. To use a hook to fasten something to someone or something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hook" and "on." Can you use this to hook on the tarp?
2. To cause someone or oneself to become addicted to a particular substance. A noun or pronoun can be used between "hook" and "on." Please don't give the kids any soda—I don't want them hooked on caffeine at such a young age. I have no interest in hooking myself on drugs, thank you very much.
See also: hook, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
hook someone on something
Fig. to addict someone to a drug or alcohol. Careful, or you'll hook yourself on those tranquilizers. Some friend at school hooked Roger on dope. Sharon has hooked herself on cocaine.
See also: hook, on
hook something on (to someone or something)
and hook something onto attach something to someone or something by a hook. Hook this sign on her and let her walk around advertising our play. Hook on the sign and hope that it stays. Hook it onto the tree carefully.
See also: hook, on
hook oneself on someone or something
Fig. to become enamored of someone or something. I'm afraid I've hooked myself on Alice. He hooked himself on Bach organ music.
See also: hook, on
hooked on something
1. Fig. addicted to a drug or something similar. Jenny is hooked on cocaine. She was not hooked on anything before that.
2. Fig. enthusiastic about something; supportive of something. Mary is hooked on football. She never misses a game. Jane is so happy! She's hooked on life.
See also: hooked, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
hooked (on something)
1. mod. cheated. I really got hooked on this travel deal.
2. mod. addicted (to a drug). Gert is hooked on horse.
See also: hooked, on, something
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- hook oneself on
- hooked on
- hooked on something
- hook something down
- hook down
- hook (something) onto (someone or something)
- hook in
- hook in(to something)
- hook up
- (someone or something) promises well