hot water

noun

: a difficult or dangerous situation : trouble entry 1 sense 4

—used with in or into

But this poor fellow was always getting into hot water, and if there was a wrong way of doing a thing, was sure to hit upon it.—

Richard Henry Dana, Jr.

In recent years, comedians have found themselves in hot water for making politically incorrect topics about everything from race to gender.—

James Hohmann

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To keep the formula fresh, the serum is stored in biodegradable green capsules that can be composted or dissolved in hot water once emptied. —

Colleen Sullivan, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 King Charles and Prince William are in hot water after an investigation alleged that the monarch and his heir have been making millions from charities and public services. —

Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024 Use hot water and a non-abrasive scrubber or coarse salt to remove stubborn residues. —

Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024 Reigning champion Blaney enters Martinsville in hot water for the second straight year. —

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