Question

Which of the phrase given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
Since Riya did not want to be disturbed while studying, she left the phone of hooks.

• A. off the hook
• B. off hooking
• C. for the hook
• D. of hook
• E. No correction required

Answer 1

The correct option is A off the hook

'Off the hook' is a phrasal verb that has the meaning 'out of one's reach or access' which fits the context.
E.g. Frequent mails were distracting me, so I left my PC off the hook.