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In trouble, usually yet to come. "You'll be in hot water when your parents find out" To be in hot water is to be in immediate, deep trouble, as if someone were cooking us in a pot on the stove. The person "in hot water" did a particular thing that is sure to make another person mad at him or her.
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∙ 11y agoThe idiom means "in trouble." Write a story about a time when you were in trouble.
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What is the meaning of the idiom 'hot blood' or 'hot blooded'?
It means easily angered, or not in control of your emotions.
What are the 5 idioms that use have student define and use them in sentence?
idiom 1: out of the blue meaning: happening without warning sentence: After not hearing from him for years, I received a letter out of the blue. idiom 2: hit the roof meaning: got extremely angry sentence: When Dad found out she crashed the car, he hit the roof. idiom 3: heart of gold meaning: someone is a kind, honest, and good sentence: Mr. Peters is a generous person with a heart of gold. idiom 4: in hot water meaning: in trouble sentence: If the assignment isn't completed you'll be in hot water with your teacher. idiom 5: at the top of ones lungs meaning: very loudly sentence: When Jenna finally walked in, we all yelled, "Surprise!" at the top of our lungs.
What is a sentence for the idiom full of hot air?
He wanted people to think he knows what he is talking about, but everyone knew he is full of hot air. Someone who is full of hot air talks a lot, but they are not knowledgeable about what they are talking about.
What does the idiom 'drop you like a hot potato' mean?
It is an issue you really don't want to handle or get involved in or a person you really don't want in your life.
What does 'I'm not in hot water' mean?
"In hot water" means in trouble, so you are not in trouble.
What inspired David Hill to write running hot?
what inspired David hill to write the story running hot
What is the idiom in Frank was in hot water when he arrived late?
If you think about it for a minute you can figure this out yourself. Which part of that sentence doesn't make any sense if you take it literally? Do you think Frank was actually down in the water? "In hot water" is an idiom because you have to know what it means before it makes any sense.
What does the idiom hot and bothered mean?
angry
What does the idiom 'a hot head' mean?
A hot head is someone who loses control of their anger easily.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'hot blood' or 'hot blooded'?
It means easily angered, or not in control of your emotions.
What does the idiom under the water mean?
It means that you are in"over your head," or in a situation you can't handle. It's similar to "in hot water." The image is of you over your head, in deep water, and having to swim for your life.
What is the theme in the story backfire by Shirley tappin?
write in one paragraph what the story is all about
What are the 5 idioms that use have student define and use them in sentence?
idiom 1: out of the blue meaning: happening without warning sentence: After not hearing from him for years, I received a letter out of the blue. idiom 2: hit the roof meaning: got extremely angry sentence: When Dad found out she crashed the car, he hit the roof. idiom 3: heart of gold meaning: someone is a kind, honest, and good sentence: Mr. Peters is a generous person with a heart of gold. idiom 4: in hot water meaning: in trouble sentence: If the assignment isn't completed you'll be in hot water with your teacher. idiom 5: at the top of ones lungs meaning: very loudly sentence: When Jenna finally walked in, we all yelled, "Surprise!" at the top of our lungs.
What is a sentence using the idiom drop you like a hot potato?
sentence i don't know
Is roasting hot mess an idiom?
No. A roasting hot mess would be something messy that is roasting hot -- to roast means to cook over an open flame, so that would be really hot.
Which is hotter hot water or tepid water?
hot water is hotter cause hot water is always hot
Is hot water tap water?
Hot water is simply water that is hot, regardless of where it comes from.
