the heat

noun

: pressure to do something

The administration is putting the heat on legislators to approve the tax bill.

She's at her best when the heat is on with tight deadlines.

The company has turned up the heat on its employees to finish the job quickly.

Note: The expression if you can't stand/take the heat, get out of the kitchen means that you should not try to do a difficult job if you cannot deal with the pressure and problems that are part of the job.

Examples of the heat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Before the heat waves start, consider investing in a powerful cooling device, like a portable air conditioner. —Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024

To stay safe in the heat, the National Weather Service said the following: Never leave anyone in a closed car. —Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024

Spa offerings at the on-site spa range from a Signature Rainforest Massage to facials using Biologique Recherche and my Tsuru Cacao Ancestral Ritual was one that centered around Costa Rican cacao, where I was wrapped like a tamale and relaxed in the heat and massage. —Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024

Off the heat, season the couscous mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then carefully pour it over the clams. —Lidey Heuck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024

The Election Commission has since stepped up a campaign to encourage people to vote while consulting with weather officials and health and disaster management agencies to deal with the impact of the heat wave on Tuesday's vote. —Sumit Khanna, Tora Agarwala, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024

The breeze was noticeable, but not overwhelming, and provided a refreshing release from the heat. —Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024

At least one Palestinian woman has died due to the heat, a worker with the global relief group Mercy Corps told NPR. —Anas Baba, NPR, 27 Apr. 2024

Cover the pan with a lid and remove it from the heat. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024