Meaning of the word "in hot water" in English

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in hot water

US /ɪn hɑt ˈwɔtər/
UK /ɪn hɑt ˈwɔtər/
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Idiom

1.

in trouble or in a difficult situation

Example:
He found himself in hot water after missing the deadline.
The politician was in hot water over the scandal.
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