HOOK SOMETHING DOWN

hook something down: translation

hook something down†

1. Lit. to attach something and hold it down with a hook. •

Please hook the lid down so it doesn't fall off.

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Please hook down the lid.

2. Sl. to toss something down to someone. •

Hook another can of beer down to me, will you?

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Hook down another can of beer.

3. Sl. to eat something quickly; to gobble something up. •

Wally hooked the first hamburger down and ordered another.

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He hooked down two more burgers in a few minutes.