Meaning of the word "in hot water" in English
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in hot water
US /ɪn hɑt ˈwɔtər/
UK /ɪn hɑt ˈwɔtər/

Idiom
1.
in trouble or in a difficult situation
Example:
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He found himself in hot water after missing the deadline.
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The politician was in hot water over the scandal.
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