Getting them out of hock In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "getting them out of hock", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-04-19 06:04

Meaning of Getting them out of hock (redirected from get one out of hock )

Synonyms:

back into (someone or something)

Get one out of hock phrasal verb

Regain possession of cars, furniture, property ect. from a pawnbroker,  corporation, or bank

I sold my car to pay bank debts. Luckily, my mom got it out of hock for me.

To pay off someone's debt

I have always worked hard to get my parents out of hock.

Other phrases about:

to pinch pennies

save as much money as possible

a golden key can open any door
Anything can be accomplished with sufficient money (or the promise of it)
put the bite on (one)

Used to say that someone attempts to get money from you.

a light purse makes a heavy heart

Feeling worried about finance.

earn a/your crust

To do work of any kind to earn a living

Grammar and Usage of Get one out of hock

Verb Forms

  • gets one out of hock
  • getting one out of hock
  • got one out of hock

The verb "get" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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in any (way,) shape or form

in any way at all

Example:

I will not accept it in any way, shape or form.

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