in hot water

1. In deep trouble: “When Marjorie flunked algebra, she knew she would be in hot water with her folks.”

Example Sentences

Stake has landed in hot water for its advertising before.

From Slate

Gibson remains a controversial Hollywood figure as the once sought-after actor has been in hot water for years because of his infamous DUI arrest, where he spewed an antisemitic rant.

From Salon

But his willingness to absorb contrarian perspectives has also landed him in hot water.

From BBC

White isn’t the only GOP candidate to land in hot water for a seeming affinity for Nazis in recent weeks.

From Salon

They soaked some in hot water to simulate the heat from a fire.

From Los Angeles Times