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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

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to continue focusing on what needs to be done

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Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.

teach someone a lesson

to make someone learn from their mistake

outstanding in one’s field

to be exceptionally good at one’s work

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to become friends again after an argument