Verb
(transitive) To deceive by luring with a false promise or misleading implication.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: hook.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgA great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter. François de La Rochefoucauld
Last time I saw a mouth like that, it had a hook in it. Rodney Dangerfield
I'm an old-school, embarrassing Joni Mitchell fan. Her music made a hook in my soul and hasn't let go for all these years. I even sing her songs as lullabies to my kids. Edie Falco
I feel like I just grabbed a big juicy worm with a right sharp hook in the middle of it. Lyndon B. Johnson
You're a solid person, Sage. You're easy on the eyes, if a little skinny, and your ability to memorize useless information is going to totally hook in some guy. Richelle Mead
An italian only feels safe with his hook in his belt. Corsican Proverb