pickjump through a hoop . jump through a hoop {v. phr.}, {informal} To do whatever you are told to do; obey any order. Bob would jump through a hoop for Mary. Compare: TWIST AROUND ONE'S LITTLE FINGER, UNDER ONE'S THUMB. Categories: add yours informal verb Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms Subscribe to: American IdiomsEnglish Slang Add my comment