Get into hot water
English Idiom
Meaning: To find oneself in a difficult or troublesome situation, often due to one's actions or decisions. This usually involves some kind of trouble, conflict, or problem that needs to be resolved.
Origin: The phrase 'get into hot water' dates back to the 16th century and has been used to describe situations where someone finds themselves in trouble or difficulty, similar to the discomfort one would feel if immersed in boiling water. It's thought to have originated from the literal sense of being in hot water, which is unpleasant and dangerous.
Examples
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After missing several deadlines, John found himself in hot water with his boss.
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She got into hot water when her controversial comments went viral on social media.
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The company got into hot water after their faulty products caused several injuries.
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Jake's habit of arriving late to meetings eventually got him into hot water with the management.
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The politician got into hot water for making promises he couldn't keep.
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When the audit revealed discrepancies in the accounts, the CFO found himself in hot water.
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Her failure to follow the protocol got her into hot water with the regulatory authorities.
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The actor got into hot water after being caught in a scandalous affair.
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Breaking the non-disclosure agreement got him into hot water with the legal team.
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The student got into hot water for plagiarizing his thesis.
