in hot water

Example Sentences

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The video quickly went viral and landed Martinez, who is among the field of candidates challenging Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson in his bid for reelection, in hot water.

From Los Angeles Times

“A memorable headline from that era was ‘Lemon in Hot Water,’” Feder said.

From Los Angeles Times

The CDC also recommends washing laundry in hot water.

From Los Angeles Times

However, that practice landed Venture Global in hot water after it kept contracted customers waiting for gas in 2022 from its Calcasieu Pass terminal, which was under construction in Louisiana at the time.

From Barron's

The rugs were brought outside to be swept and beaten on the lawn; the children’s bedding and clothes were laundered; and everything in the room was scrubbed by hand in hot water and strong soap, including the Incorrigibles themselves.

From Literature