Antonyms of adj on_the_hook

1 sense of on the hook

Sense 1
on the hook (predicate) -- (caught in a difficult or dangerous situation; "there I was back on the hook")

INDIRECT (VIA dangerous) -> safe -- (free from danger or the risk of harm; "a safe trip"; "you will be safe here"; "a safe place"; "a safe bet")

Similarity of adj on_the_hook

1 sense of on the hook

Sense 1
on the hook (predicate) -- (caught in a difficult or dangerous situation; "there I was back on the hook")
       => dangerous (vs. safe), unsafe -- (involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm; "a dangerous criminal"; "a dangerous bridge"; "unemployment reached dangerous proportions")