sling one's hook

sling one's hook: vb

British

to leave, go away. This term, which origi-nated and largely survives in working-class speech, is either of nautical or min-ing origin. It dates from the second half of the 19th century. Hook it is a racier alter-native.

We don't want you here. Go on, sling your 'ook!

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sling one's hook — ► sling one s hook Brit. informal leave. Main Entry: ↑hook … English terms dictionary
sling one's hook — phrasal Britain : to go away : move on * * * sling one s hook (slang) To go away, remove oneself • • • Main Entry: ↑sling … Useful english dictionary
sling one's hook Brit. — sling one s hook Brit. informal leave. → hook … English new terms dictionary
sling one's hook — Vrb phrs. Go away. A demand or order to leave. E.g. You re not coming in here, sling your hook before I call for security … English slang and colloquialisms
sling one's hook — verb To leave … Wiktionary
Sling one's hook — depart … Dictionary of Australian slang
sling one's hook — Australian Slang depart … English dialects glossary
sling one's hook — go away, get out (Slang) … English contemporary dictionary
hook — ► NOUN 1) a piece of curved metal or other material for catching hold of things or hanging things on. 2) a thing designed to catch people s attention. 3) a catchy passage in a song. 4) a curved cutting instrument. 5) a short swinging punch made… … English terms dictionary
sling — I. /slɪŋ / (say sling) noun 1. an instrument for hurling stones, etc., by hand, consisting of a strap or piece for holding the missile, with two strings attached, the ends of which are held in the hand (or attached to a staff), the whole being… …

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