Let you off the hook

Let you off the hook

Question 1: What does the expression "let someone off the hook" mean?
a) To punish someone
b) To forgive someone or release them from responsibility
c) To give someone a difficult task
d) To blame someone

Question 2: Which of the following is a synonym of "let someone off the hook"?
a) Blame
b) Criticize
c) Excuse
d) Reject

Question 3: Choose the correct translation for "I'll let you off the hook this time":
a) 이번에는 도와드릴게요.
b) 이번에는 봐드릴 테니 다음번에는 꼭 지키셔야 해요.
c) 이번에는 넘어가 주시겠어요?
d) 이번에는 책임을 물어볼게요.

Question 4: Fill in the blank:
He forgot to finish his chores, but his mom __________.
a) let him off the hook
b) put him on the line
c) blamed him completely
d) let him go

정답:

Question 1:
b) To forgive someone or release them from responsibility

Question 2:
c) Excuse

Question 3:
b) 이번에는 봐드릴 테니 다음번에는 꼭 지키셔야 해요.

Question 4:
a) let him off the hook