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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To be in hot water
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To be in hot water

A.

To get into a difficult situation in which you are in danger of being choked to death

B.

To get into a difficult situation in which you are in danger of being drowned

C.

To get into a difficult situation in which you are in danger of being burnt

D.

To get into a difficult situation in which you are in danger of being criticised or punished

Correct option is D

Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom "to be in hot water."
Given Idiom: " to be in hot water" typically means to be in trouble or in a situation where one is likely to be punished or criticized.
Example: He found himself in hot water after the documents were leaked to the press.
Other related idioms:
· In deep water - To be in a serious or difficult situation.
· In a pickle - To be in a difficult or tricky situation.
· In a bind - To be in a tough or challenging situation with limited options.
· In a jam - To be in a troublesome or difficult situation.
· Up against the wall - To be in a situation where you are pressured and have few options.

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