Definition of hot seat
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: a position of uneasiness, embarrassment, or anxiety
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This news surprised fans as Tristan is currently in the hot seat for allegedly cheating on Khloe on more than one occasion.
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That puts Qualcomm’s current board in the hot seat, with a reshuffling already under way.
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Last week, City Manager Richard Salamon found himself in the hot seat after a local baker told commissioners that Salamon objected when told his coupon for a free $3.99 miniature Bundt cake had expired.
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Indeed, the main reason Ancelotti is now in the hot seat is that Sarri seemed overly reluctant to stay at the club after Pepe Reina's exit, presumably knowing others would follow.
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As for the biggest question facing the Big Ten this fall, Sporting News asked whether Jim Harbaugh is on the hot seat.
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Between their coach being on the hot seat a year ago, their shooting guard’s inability to stay on the floor, and the curious baggage associated with newcomers Rajon Rondo and Nikola Mirotic, some troubling issues are well in the past.
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As for the coaches, assistant Ian Laperriere directs the penalty kill and was considered on the hot seat.
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Rick Scott could be the next Florida leader in the hot seat in the ongoing battle between Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and his rank and file deputies.
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First Known Use of hot seat
1925
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