A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Off the hook
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Off the hook is actually a modernization of a series of slang words. Closely related to off the chain, there refering to something being so fresh and new that its literally right off the store shelf. (started in reference to clothes, the hangar being the hook)
Off the hook meaning & definition 1 of Off the hook.
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cool; happening
Off the hook meaning & definition 2 of Off the hook.
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The old school use of off the hook is to get away with something, or not be responsible for something, i.e., the fish that got away was off the hook.
Off the hook meaning & definition 3 of Off the hook.
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adj.
- exceeding the minimal standard of satisfaction.
- appealing to ones mind
Off the hook meaning & definition 4 of Off the hook.
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A synomym for busy. Taken from a phone reference; when you leave a phone off the hook, you get a busy signal. The phrase is used to convey that there were a lot of people attending a particular event.
Off the hook meaning & definition 5 of Off the hook.
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To express such demand or activity that it is beyond normal conditions.
Out of control.
Stems from: A phone ringing so much that it remains off the hook as a result. (so busy)
Off the hook meaning & definition 6 of Off the hook.
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adj.
- Freed, as from blame or a vexatious obligation: let me off the hook with a mild reprimand.
- The Shiznit, something noteworthy, outstanding
- Off the chain
Off the hook meaning & definition 7 of Off the hook.
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Intense or out of control, but typically in a good or fascinating way. The term is derived from a boxing metaphor - when boxers train on a heavy bag they can knock the bag off the hook. Also see knock him out of the box for another popular boxing metaphor.
Off the hook meaning & definition 8 of Off the hook.
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Free from a difficult situation.
To be in a difficult situation is like hanging on a hook; to get free of the problem you must get off the hook.Off the hook meaning & definition 9 of Off the hook.