in hot water

Nghĩa

in trouble and likely to be punished or criticised

Gặp rắc rối, có thể bị phạt hoặc bị chỉ trích.

Ví dụ

1. 1Leo is in hot water with his boss for missing the client meeting.
2. 2If Mum finds out we borrowed her car, we’ll be in hot water.
3. 3The café was in hot water after an inspector found mice in the kitchen.
4. 4You’ll be in hot water if the teacher sees you copying Aisha’s homework.
5. 5Why is Ben in hot water with the landlord? Did he forget the rent again?

Ngữ pháp

Giữ nguyên cụm: không có mạo từ trước hot water. Thường đứng sau be; người đang tức giận đứng sau with.

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