on one's own hook (Meaning)
on one's own hook
to work as a prostitute, by oneself, hook shot, out of trouble, a flight or course of a ball that deviates from straight in a direction opposite to the dominant hand of the player propelling it, cradle sense 1b(2), buttonhook, an instrument used in surgery to take hold of tissue, quick or summary removal, by any means, a short blow delivered with a circular motion by a boxer while the elbow remains bent and rigid, anchor sense 1, something intended to attract and ensnare, to make by drawing loops of thread, yarn, or cloth through a coarse fabric with a hook, to seize, make fast, or connect by or as if by a hook, a selling point or marketing scheme, an anatomical part that resembles a hook, to form a hook, something curved or bent, steal, pilfer, the flight of a ball curving to the left when hit or thrown by a right-hander or to the right when hit or thrown by a left-hander, something curved or bent like a hook, to become hooked, a short sweeping punch made with the elbow bent, cradle entry 1 sense 6, free of responsibility or accountability, to hit or throw (a ball) so that a hook results, a ball following such a course compare slice, to make (something, such as a rug) by drawing loops of yarn, thread, or cloth through a coarse fabric with a hook, to form into a hook, pilfer, steal, to become secured or connected by or as if by a hook, a curved or bent device for catching, holding, or pulling, to seize or make fast by or as if by a hook, to hit or throw a ball so that a hook results, a curved or bent tool for catching, holding, or pulling, a device especially in music or writing that catches the attention, fingers, to connect by or as if by a hook
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on one's own hook Sentence Examples
- After graduating, John decided to venture out on his own hook and start a small business.
- The aspiring writer was determined to pursue her passion on her own hook, without the guidance of a mentor.
- Sarah embarked on the expedition to Antarctica on her own hook, driven by her thirst for adventure.
- The talented musician preferred to compose and perform on his own hook, rather than collaborating with others.
- Despite the risks, the young entrepreneur had the courage to launch his own company on his own hook.
- The artist's unique style evolved as she experimented and created on her own hook.
- Emily chose to explore the remote region of the Amazon on her own hook, seeking to connect with nature.
- The ambitious climber successfully scaled the mountain on his own hook, demonstrating his determination and skill.
- The independent researcher conducted the study on his own hook, meticulously gathering and analyzing data.
- The resourceful traveler planned her itinerary and booked her flights on her own hook, eager to experience the world independently.
FAQs About the word on one's own hook
to work as a prostitute, by oneself, hook shot, out of trouble, a flight or course of a ball that deviates from straight in a direction opposite to the dominant
separately, solely, independently,alone, single-handedly, singly, unassisted, on one's own initiative, single-handed, unaided
collectively,hand in hand, jointly, together, mutually, cooperatively, hand in glove, en masse, conjointly,hand and glove
After graduating, John decided to venture out on his own hook and start a small business.
The aspiring writer was determined to pursue her passion on her own hook, without the guidance of a mentor.
Sarah embarked on the expedition to Antarctica on her own hook, driven by her thirst for adventure.
The talented musician preferred to compose and perform on his own hook, rather than collaborating with others.
