First Known Use: 1838
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hook, line and sinker
adverb
Definition of HOOK, LINE AND SINKER
: without hesitation or reservation : completely <fell for the story hook, line and sinker>
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Origin of HOOK, LINE AND SINKER
from analogy with a well-hooked fish
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