in hot water
US /ɪn hɑt ˈwɔtər/
UK /ɪn hɑt ˈwɔtər/
1.
陷入困境, 惹上麻烦
in trouble or in a difficult situation
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He found himself in hot water after missing the deadline.
他错过了截止日期后，发现自己陷入困境。
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The politician was in hot water over the scandal.
这位政客因丑闻而陷入困境。