on the hook for

US /ɑn ðə hʊk fɔr/
UK /ɑn ðə hʊk fɔr/
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responsabile di, in debito per

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.
Dopo l'incidente, era responsabile di tutti i costi di riparazione.
If you don't pay, I'll be on the hook for the entire bill.
Se non paghi, sarò responsabile di tutta la fattura.