Pronunciation: /hɑt sit/
noun a difficult or dangerous situation in which someone is subjected to intense scrutiny or pressure
A1 She felt nervous sitting in the hot seat during the job interview.
A2 The contestant was sweating in the hot seat as the quiz show host asked difficult questions.
B1 The manager put the employee in the hot seat to discuss their performance issues.
B2 The politician was in the hot seat during the debate, answering tough questions from the moderators.
C1 The CEO found himself in the hot seat as the company faced a major scandal.
C2 The defendant was in the hot seat during the cross-examination by the prosecution in court.
adjective describing something that is very tense or uncomfortable
A1 She felt nervous sitting in the hot seat during the job interview.
A2 The contestant answered the difficult question confidently while in the hot seat on the game show.
B1 The CEO was in the hot seat as he faced tough questions from the board of directors.
B2 The politician found himself in the hot seat during the press conference, trying to explain his controversial decision.
C1 The scientist was in the hot seat as he defended his groundbreaking research findings at the international conference.
C2 The athlete was in the hot seat during the doping scandal investigation, facing intense scrutiny from the media and fans.
formal The CEO was put on the hot seat during the shareholder meeting.
informal I hate being in the hot seat during presentations.
slang Don't worry, I'll have your back if you end up on the hot seat.
figurative The politician found himself in the hot seat after his controversial remarks.
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