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in the hot seat

in the hot seat (in de hot sit)

Idiom Politics

Signification

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

être dans une position difficile ou inconfortable, souvent sous le regard du public (etre dans une position difficile ou inconfortable, souvent sous le regard du public)

Phrases d'exemple

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

"Après la controverse, le maire était dans la position délicate pendant plusieurs jours." (Apres la controverse, le maire etait dans la position delicade pendant plusieurs jours)

Expressions Connexes

climb the ladder

to move up in position or success, especially in a career

a game plan

a strategy or plan of action

outstanding in one’s field

to be exceptionally good at one’s work

under a cloud

being suspected or in trouble

block out

to ignore distractions or unpleasant thoughts

have a stake in

to have an interest or investment in something