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Which of the phrases a),b),c)and d) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make grammatically correct ?If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required mark e) as the answer.

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Which of the phrases a),b),c)and d) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make grammatically correct ?If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required mark e) as the answer.


Now that the actual criminal had been caught Kunal was happy that he was finally let of the hook.
1). off the hook
2). of the hookings
3). off the hooks
4). of the hooks


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"Let off the hook" is an idiom which means to be released from blame or obligation. So the 'of' in the sentence has to be replaced by 'off'. Thus, A is the right choice.

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"Let off the hook" is an idiom which means to be released from blame or obligation. So the 'of' in the sentence has to be replaced by 'off'. Thus, A is the right choice.




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