In hot water

Meaning - in trouble 
Part of speech - adjective
Uses - to be in hot water or to get in hot water

Example 1 
Tom was in hot water because he failed two of his tests. Now, he will need to take the tests again if he wants to pass this class.

Example 2 
The man got in hot water with the police for stealing items from the supermarket.

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