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hot water
noun
: a difficult situation
Full Definition of HOT WATER
: trouble 4, difficulty <was in hot water with the authorities>
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First Known Use of HOT WATER
1537
Rhymes with HOT WATER
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HOT WATER Defined for Kids
hot water
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Definition of HOT WATER for Kids
: a difficult or distressing situation <Her lies got her into hot water.>
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