Question 14
EasyOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the idiom "in hot water".
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
To be in hot water is to be in trouble.
Worth noting
Taking a bath and feeling warm are literal readings.
- Concept
- The meaning of the idiom "in hot water"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
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