get (one) off the hook

To free one from the responsibility of having to complete some task; to help one to avoid something. Thank you for getting me off the hook for Saturday—I was dreading having to babysit at 6 AM on my day off! Can you please tell mom that you broke the vase and get me off the hook?

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Alborz	-	Persian
Heber (1)	-	Irish
Markku	MAHRK-koo	Finnish
Mellan	MEL-an	Irish
Kisecawchuck	-	Native American, Cree
Merja	MER-yah	Finnish