Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-hot-water
idiom
ˌɪn ˈhɒt ˈwɔːtər
Definition
In trouble or facing difficulties, especially due to one’s actions or decisions.
Examples
- After missing the deadline for the project, she found herself in hot water with her boss.
- He knew he was in hot water when his parents discovered the broken window.
- Getting caught in a lie can leave you in hot water with your friends.
Meaning
This phrase indicates a state of being in trouble or facing unpleasant consequences, often as a result of one’s mistakes or misjudgments.
Synonyms
- in trouble
- in a predicament
- in a bind
