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.
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
James HohmannExamples of hot water in a Sentence
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Soak the tip of the steam wand in hot water as well to remove any sticky milk build-up.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2024
Tips for Choosing the Right Iced Tea Maker Method
Traditionally, iced tea is made by steeping leaves in hot water and once fully brewed, the tea is either served over ice or transferred to the refrigerator for chilling.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024
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Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2024
Tips for Choosing the Right Iced Tea Maker Method
Traditionally, iced tea is made by steeping leaves in hot water and once fully brewed, the tea is either served over ice or transferred to the refrigerator for chilling.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Hot water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20water. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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