hook something down

hook something down
hook something down
1. Lit. to attach something and hold it down with a hook. •

Please hook the lid down so it doesn't fall off.

Please hook down the lid.

2. Sl. to toss something down to someone. •

Hook another can of beer down to me, will you?

Hook down another can of beer.

3. Sl. to eat something quickly; to gobble something up. •

Wally hooked the first hamburger down and ordered another.

He hooked down two more burgers in a few minutes.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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