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.

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The article notes that keeping respect for each other and not reacting in the heat of the moment can help create better relationships in the long run. —

Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Ash blew into the front lobby, and the California flag flying overhead disintegrated in the heat of the Eaton fire. —

Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025 Explore ways to use romaine, such as: Romaine can take the heat from cooking better than iceberg can. —

Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025 Temperature and Humidity 'Navaho' blackberry plants are winter hardy to zone 6 and tolerate the heat and humidity of Southern gardens. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the heat