The idiom ‘let someone off the hook' means ‘to release or relieve someone from blame or trouble’. This video explains the meaning of the idiom 'let someone off the hook' in English. We explain how to use it with some easy examples for Social and Business English.
This idiom means to be free of a difficult situation and not have to worry about facing it anymore. ‘Letting someone off the hook’ is doing someone a massive favour, especially if they were expecting to face a tough situation. This idiom is commonly heard in both social and professional environments.
Further Examples:
The justice system is so corrupt; the criminal keeps committing the same crimes because he knows he’ll be let off the hook.
I think they’re going to let you off the hook. You’d better not make the same mistake again!