Hook, line, and sinker meaning
What does the saying 'Hook, line, and sinker' mean?
Idiom: Hook, line, and sinker
Meaning:
If somebody accepts or believes something hook, line, and sinker, they accept it completely.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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