the fat is in the fire
US /ðə fæt ɪz ɪn ðə faɪər/
UK /ðə fæt ɪz ɪn ðə faɪər/
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麻煩就來了, 事情要糟了
a situation has occurred that will cause trouble or an angry reaction
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When she found out he lied, the fat was in the fire.
當她發現他撒謊時，麻煩就來了。
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If the boss finds out we missed the deadline, the fat will be in the fire.
如果老闆發現我們錯過了截止日期，麻煩就大了。