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relishandbeans commented on the word hook, line, and sinker
To be naive and fall for something. I fell hook, line, and sinker or they got me hook, line, and sinker with that one.
July 8, 2014
qms commented on the word hook, line, and sinker
See also hook line and sinker.
July 8, 2014
bilby commented on the word hook, line, and sinker
Reminds me of the law firm who did the conveyancing for my first house: Hoeck, Lyons and Sinclair.
July 8, 2014
qms commented on the word hook, line, and sinker
That law firm sounds like one massive clearing of the throat.
July 9, 2014