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

Now, in the heat of an election year, the court’s decision scrambles that message. —Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026

Add more chili powder to increase the heat and spiciness of this dish. —Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026

Much like adjusting the heat, the researchers were able to both increase and decrease the duration of prethermalisation. —Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026

But Miami itself offers a unique combination of international culture, beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife and diverse dining (though the June climate demands preparation, so plan your days around the heat). —Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for the heat

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