Meaning of the word "if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen" in English
What does "if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
US /ɪf ju kænt stænd ðə hit, ɡɛt aʊt əv ðə ˈkɪtʃən/
UK /ɪf ju kɑːnt stænd ðə hiːt, ɡɛt aʊt əv ðə ˈkɪtʃən/
Idiom
used to say that if you cannot deal with the pressures and difficulties of a situation, you should leave it to others
Example:
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The job is high-pressure; if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
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Politics is a tough game, and if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.