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

Beauty’s designer brands are cranking up the heat in their race for the men’s fragrance consumer. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

Increase the heat to a simmer and cook, tossing the peaches, until well coated, 1 to 2 minutes. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

On health and heat Yes, temperatures will be hot, but pay attention to the heat index. — Sadie Babits, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

And it’s been broiling along the coast, which typically offers a cooler respite from the heat. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the heat

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete