on the hook for
US /ɑn ðə hʊk fɔr/
UK /ɑn ðə hʊk fɔr/
1.
responsable de, redevable de
responsible for something, especially a debt or a difficult situation
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After the accident, he was on the hook for all the repair costs.
Après l'accident, il était responsable de tous les frais de réparation.
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If you don't pay, I'll be on the hook for the entire bill.
Si tu ne paies pas, je serai responsable de toute la facture.