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hooked

Meaning: Addicted.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The expression can refer to a physical addiction (sentence 1) or it can have the sense of being very enthusiastic about something (sentence 2).

More idioms — Daily Life

  • hopping mad — Very angry.
  • hot under the collar — Very angry.
  • if push comes to shove — If the situation becomes serious.
  • in a bind — In a difficult situation or position.
  • in a nutshell — Concisely; in a few words.
  • in a pinch — In an emergency; if necessary.

More English idioms

  • in a rut — In a boring routine.
  • in dutch with someone — In trouble.
  • in full swing — At the peak of activity or intensity.
  • in of one's element — In one's most comfortable or favorite environment.
  • have someone in stitches — To make someone laugh very hard.
  • in the bag — A sure thing; success is assured.

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