hot water
hot water — idiom
1. a situation in which you have done something wrong or made a mistake, and people
a situation in which you have done something wrong or made a mistake, and people are angry or disappointed with you, often with unpleasant results.
Rachid got into hot water with his boss after missing three important deadlines.
collocation: get into hot water with [someone]
The company found itself in hot water when the faulty product injured several customers.
collocation: in hot water / find oneself in hot water
Lotte knew that lying to her parents would land her in hot water.
The mayor ended up in hot water after the news reported he had taken bribes.
- in trouble
more general, works in any register
- in deep water
suggests a more serious or overwhelming problem
用法筆記
Typically used with verbs like get, be, land, or find oneself, followed by in. Often followed by with + the person or group who is upset.