hot water

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Noun

hot water (uncountable)

1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see hot, water
2. (idiomatic, figuratively) a dangerous situation; trouble

   Both students are in hot water from fighting.

3. (idiomatic, figuratively) fierce criticism

   The government's new proposal has landed them in hot water.

Translations

• French: eau chaud
• German: Heißwasser, Warmwasser
• Russian: горячий

Translations

• Russian: кипято́к
• Spanish: agua perra

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