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To Get into Hot Water Posted October 12, 2009 @ 9:39 pm In Four,Numbers | No Comments “To get into hot water” is an expression meaning to be in trouble or to have problems. |
“Meanwhile a German official advocating the Schloss got in hot water recently by suggesting that the forum would include studios open to the public for artists from Africa, Asia and other exotic places, bringing to mind the old Hottentot and freak show displays. The official later insisted this wasn’t what he meant.”
—Michael Kimmelman, “Rebuilding a Palace May Become a Grand Blunder,” The New York Times, January 1, 2009.
"Courtney Love got into hot water earlier this year after she tweeted nasty comments about a fashion designer who then sued her. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had to pay $25,000 to the NBA after he questioned a referee's call on Twitter in March."
—Matea Gold, "Demi versus Perez? See Twitter: Lately, the microblogging site has become the go-to spot for celebs to rant about each other and whatever else is on their mind. All in 140 characters or less," The Los Angeles Times, October 12, 2009.
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