hook oneself on

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.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • hook 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