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out of hock

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out of hock

 

1. Lit. [of something] bought back from a pawn shop. When I get my watch out of hock, I will always be on time.

2. Fig. out of debt; having one's debts paid. When I pay off my credit cards, I'll be out of hock for the first time in years.

See also: hock, of, out