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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To be in hot water

  1. A
    To be in a difficult situation in which you can be criticised
  2. B
    To enjoy hot baths as a part of a health treatment
  3. C
    To enjoy being praised for taking up a challenge
  4. D
    To be bold and refuse to be bullied by your superior

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The idiom 'To be in hot water' means to be in trouble or in a difficult/embarrassing situation where one is likely to face reprimand or criticism. Thus, Option A accurately captures this meaning.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To be in hot water
A
To be in a difficult situation in which you can be criticised
B
To enjoy hot baths as a part of a health treatment
C
To enjoy being praised for taking up a challenge
D
To be bold and refuse to be bullied by your superior

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