Off the hook
Off the hook adjective - Freed from danger or blame or obligation.
Usage example: I let him off the hook with a mild reprimand
Safe and off the hook are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Safe" instead an adjective phrase "Off the hook".
Safe
Safe adjective - Free from danger or the risk of harm.
Usage example: a safe bet
Off the hook and safe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Off the hook" instead an adjective "Safe".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Off on a Technicality: Since the Large Ham priest got stoned to death for saying "Jehovah," it's probably safe to say that the old prisoner is off the hook.
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Alas Etna tells Laharl to pardon him so its safe to assume that while he's off the hook he's still going to atone by working under his little sister.
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