HOOK LINE AND SINKER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does hook line and sinker mean? 

• HOOK LINE AND SINKER (adverb)
  The adverb HOOK LINE AND SINKER has 1 sense:

1. in every detail

  Familiarity information: HOOK LINE AND SINKER used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• HOOK LINE AND SINKER (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In every detail

Context example:

he believed her story hook, line, and sinker