Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,804,491,008 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

hot water

   Also found in: Acronyms, Wikipedia 0.06 sec.
hot water
n.
Trouble; difficulty: is in political hot water; got into hot water over the car deal.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hot water - a dangerous or distressing predicament; "his views on race got him into political hot water"
plight, predicament, quandary - a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people"


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
He would have some hot water before he began what he foresaw was to be a terrible journey to the ship.
Love of Life And Other Stories by London, Jack View in context
Into the saucepan with you," cried John Want, suiting the action to the word, "and flavor the hot water if you can
The Frozen Deep by Collins, Wilkie View in context
Janet says it is such a comfort to see me eat; she had been so afraid I would be like Miss Haythorne, who wouldn't eat anything but fruit and hot water for breakfast and tried to make Janet give up frying things.
Anne of The Island by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.