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Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
He stood in hot water.

  1. A
    in trouble or disgrace
  2. B
    met with an accident
  3. C
    stepped into boiling water
  4. D
    was angry

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The idiom "to be in hot water" or "to stand in hot water" means to find oneself in a difficult situation where one is likely to face criticism, punishment, trouble, or disgrace.

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Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
He stood in hot water.
A
in trouble or disgrace
B
met with an accident
C
stepped into boiling water
D
was angry

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