English / idiom
In Hot Water
MEANING IN ENGLISH
In serious trouble or facing severe criticism due to a mistake
In context
01
The social network found itself in hot water after an algorithm leaked personal user records.
02
He landed in hot water with his manager for downloading unverified third-party software on office servers.
Synonyms
in deep water,under fire,in trouble
Antonyms
in good standing,out of trouble,in favor
Collocations
land in hot water,find oneself in hot water,get into hot water