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in the hot seat

Idiom Politics

Meaning

to be in a difficult or uncomfortable position, often with public scrutiny

Example Sentences

"After the controversy, the mayor was in the hot seat for several days."

Related Expressions

in your face advertising

aggressive or very direct form of advertising

frozen with fear

unable to move because of extreme fear

pull out all the stops

to make every possible effort to achieve something

keep something to yourself

not tell anyone about something

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someone who enjoys being with and talking to other people

as thick as thieves

To be very close friends who share secrets.