the fat is in the fire
US /ðə fæt ɪz ɪn ðə faɪər/
UK /ðə fæt ɪz ɪn ðə faɪər/
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麻烦就来了, 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.
当她发现他撒谎时，麻烦就来了。
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If the boss finds out we missed the deadline, the fat will be in the fire.
如果老板发现我们错过了截止日期，麻烦就大了。