This is lesson 29 from Idiom Part 2. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 2- Lesson 29- Idioms about Temperature
1- Heated discussion = An intense or angry conversation.
The meeting turned into a heated discussion about budget cuts.
2- A hot potato = A controversial or difficult issue.
The topic of tax reform is a hot potato in parliament right now.
3- Hot under the collar = Angry or annoyed.
He got hot under the collar when they criticized his report.
4- Into hot water = In trouble or facing difficulty.
She got into hot water for missing the deadline again.
5- In the hot seat = In a difficult or uncomfortable position, especially of responsibility.
As the spokesperson, he was in the hot seat during the press conference.
6- In the heat of the moment = Overwhelmed by emotion, often leading to regrettable actions.
He said some harsh things in the heat of the moment, but later apologized.
7- Warmed to him = Began to like or feel comfortable with someone.
At first she was shy, but eventually she warmed to him.
8- Hot off the press = Just released or very new.
I got this magazine hot off the press, it’s today’s issue!
9- Sell like hot cakes = Selling very quickly and in large amounts.
The new phone model is selling like hot cakes.
10- A hot-bed = A place with a lot of a particular (often negative) activity.
That district is a hot-bed of political activism.
11- Hot-tempered = Easily angered.
He’s known to be hot-tempered, so be careful how you speak to him.
12- Not all that hot = Not very good or impressive.
The movie was not all that hot. I expected better from the director.
13- Get cold feet = To suddenly become nervous or hesitant about something, especially before a big decision.
She got cold feet right before the wedding and called it off.
14- Lose (my) cool = To suddenly become angry or lose control of emotions.
I lost my cool when he insulted my team in front of everyone.
15- Frosty reception = A cold or unfriendly welcome.
He received a frosty reception from the board after presenting his idea.
16- In cold blood = To do something deliberately and without emotion, especially something violent or cruel.
The villain shot the hero in cold blood during the final scene.
17- As cool as a cucumber = Very calm and composed, especially in stressful situations.
Even during the emergency, the nurse remained as cool as a cucumber.
18- Pour cold water on something = To discourage or express disapproval about someone’s idea or enthusiasm.
I was excited to start my own business, but my parents poured cold water on it by pointing out all the risks.
19- Out in the cold = To be left out, excluded, or ignored.
Everyone else was invited to the strategy meeting, but I was left out in the cold.
20- Keep cool = To stay calm and not panic or get angry.
Even when the power went out during the presentation, she managed to keep cool.
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