Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To be in hot water
To get into a difficult situation in which you are in danger of being criticised or punished
The correct answer is Option (4).
Key Points
- The meaning of the given idiom "To be in hot water" is to be severely reprimanded or to get into a difficult situation in which you are in danger of being criticised or punished. (किसी कठिन परिस्थिति में फंसना जिसमें आपको आलोचना या दंडित होने का खतरा हो)
- For example:My coworker landed in hot water when he took the company car without permission.
Therefore, the correct answer is To get into a difficult situation in which you are in danger of being criticised or punished".
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