the heat

noun

: pressure to do something

The administration is putting the heat on legislators to approve the tax bill.

She's at her best when the heat is on with tight deadlines.

The company has turned up the heat on its employees to finish the job quickly.

Note: The expression if you can't stand/take the heat, get out of the kitchen means that you should not try to do a difficult job if you cannot deal with the pressure and problems that are part of the job.

Examples of the heat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Flip and lower the heat to medium and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. —

Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024 Summer is around the corner, and Kylie Jenner is already bringing the heat! —

Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 Afternoon thunderstorms are a possibility, which would offer a break from the heat. —

Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. —

Karla Tatiana Vasquez, Saveur, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for the heat

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