HOOK LINE AND SINKER
Dictionary entry overview: What does hook line and sinker mean? • HOOK LINE AND SINKER (adverb)
The adverb HOOK LINE AND SINKER has 1 sense:
1. in every detail
Familiarity information: HOOK LINE AND SINKER used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• HOOK LINE AND SINKER (adverb)
Meaning:
In every detail
Context example:
he believed her story hook, line, and sinker
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