50 Idioms for Hot With Meanings & Sentences
Idioms for Hot
1. Hot under the collar
Meaning: Extremely angry or agitated.
In a Sentence: He got hot under the collar when someone scratched his new car.
Other Ways to Say: Furious, irate, steamed.
2. In hot water
Meaning: In trouble or facing consequences.
In a Sentence: She found herself in hot water after missing an important deadline.
Other Ways to Say: In trouble, in a fix, in a mess.
3. Hot on the heels
Meaning: Very close behind someone, especially in pursuit.
In a Sentence: The detective was hot on the heels of the suspect.
Other Ways to Say: Close behind, chasing, tailing.
4. Hot potato
Meaning: A sensitive or controversial issue that is difficult to handle.
In a Sentence: The topic of politics can be a real hot potato at family gatherings.
Other Ways to Say: Sensitive issue, controversial topic.
5. Hot stuff
Meaning: Someone or something impressive or attractive.
In a Sentence: She thinks she’s hot stuff ever since she got that promotion.
Other Ways to Say: Impressive, eye-catching, talented.
6. Hot and bothered
Meaning: Flustered or agitated, often due to stress or embarrassment.
In a Sentence: She gets hot and bothered every time she has to speak in public.
Other Ways to Say: Anxious, flustered, uneasy.
7. Strike while the iron is hot
Meaning: To take advantage of an opportunity while it lasts.
In a Sentence: You should apply for the job now—strike while the iron is hot.
Other Ways to Say: Act quickly, seize the moment, capitalize on the opportunity.
8. Hot off the press
Meaning: Freshly printed or newly released.
In a Sentence: The news about the celebrity’s wedding is hot off the press.
Other Ways to Say: Just released, brand new, freshly published.
9. Hot-headed
Meaning: Easily angered or impulsive.
In a Sentence: He’s a talented player, but his hot-headed nature gets him into trouble.
Other Ways to Say: Impulsive, short-tempered, rash.
10. Hot tip
Meaning: A useful or secret piece of information, especially for betting or investing.
In a Sentence: I got a hot tip about a stock that’s about to skyrocket.
Other Ways to Say: Insider info, valuable lead, key insight.
11. In a hot seat
Meaning: In a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
In a Sentence: The manager was in the hot seat after the team’s poor performance.
Other Ways to Say: Under pressure, in trouble, in a tight spot.
12. Blow hot and cold
Meaning: To be inconsistent or change opinions often.
In a Sentence: He blows hot and cold about moving abroad.
Other Ways to Say: Indecisive, inconsistent, wavering.
13. Too hot to handle
Meaning: Too intense, dangerous, or difficult to deal with.
In a Sentence: The scandal was too hot to handle for the media team.
Other Ways to Say: Unmanageable, explosive, risky.
14. Hot ticket
Meaning: Something that is in high demand.
In a Sentence: The concert is the hottest ticket in town.
Other Ways to Say: In-demand, sold-out, must-see.
15. Hot property
Meaning: Someone or something very desirable or in demand.
In a Sentence: After her breakout role, she became hot property in Hollywood.
Other Ways to Say: Popular, sought-after, desirable.
16. Make it hot for someone
Meaning: To create a difficult or dangerous situation for someone.
In a Sentence: The prosecutor made it hot for the defendant in court.
Other Ways to Say: Pressure, trouble, cause difficulty.
17. A hot mess
Meaning: A situation or person that is chaotic or disorganized.
In a Sentence: Her love life is a hot mess right now.
Other Ways to Say: Chaos, disaster, trainwreck.
18. A hot number
Meaning: An attractive or stylish person.
In a Sentence: She showed up looking like a hot number at the party.
Other Ways to Say: Stylish, attractive, eye-catching.
19. Hotshot
Meaning: Someone who is highly skilled or successful.
In a Sentence: He’s a hotshot lawyer who wins every case.
Other Ways to Say: Expert, whiz, top performer.
20. Hot favorite
Meaning: The most likely to win or succeed.
In a Sentence: She’s the hot favorite to win the singing competition.
Other Ways to Say: Front-runner, top choice, most likely.
21. Red-hot
Meaning: Extremely popular or successful.
In a Sentence: The new startup is a red-hot investment opportunity.
Other Ways to Say: Booming, trending, in demand.
22. Get hot
Meaning: To suddenly become successful or gain momentum.
In a Sentence: The team got hot in the second half and won the game.
Other Ways to Say: Catch fire, surge, gain steam.
23. A hot debate
Meaning: An intense or passionate argument.
In a Sentence: There was a hot debate over climate change policy.
Other Ways to Say: Heated discussion, fiery argument, strong disagreement.
24. Hot gossip
Meaning: Fresh or juicy rumors.
In a Sentence: Did you hear the hot gossip about the office romance?
Other Ways to Say: Juicy rumor, latest buzz, scandal talk.
25. Hot as hell
Meaning: Extremely hot in temperature.
In a Sentence: It’s hot as hell outside today.
Other Ways to Say: Boiling, sweltering, scorching.
26. Get someone hot under the collar
Meaning: To anger or irritate someone.
In a Sentence: The manager’s unfair rules got everyone hot under the collar.
Other Ways to Say: Infuriate, provoke, upset.
27. Come in hot
Meaning: To arrive aggressively or abruptly.
In a Sentence: The pilot came in hot and had to land quickly.
Other Ways to Say: Rush in, storm in, enter abruptly.
28. Hot pursuit
Meaning: The act of chasing someone closely.
In a Sentence: The police were in hot pursuit of the getaway car.
Other Ways to Say: Chase, pursuit, tailing.
29. Hot as fire
Meaning: Extremely attractive or impressive.
In a Sentence: His dance moves were hot as fire.
Other Ways to Say: Smoking, on fire, dazzling.
30. Hot streak
Meaning: A period of continuous success.
In a Sentence: She’s on a hot streak with three straight wins.
Other Ways to Say: Winning streak, success run, roll.
31. Hot air
Meaning: Empty or exaggerated talk.
In a Sentence: His promises are just hot air with no real action.
Other Ways to Say: Empty talk, bluff, nonsense.
32. Hot topic
Meaning: A subject that is currently very popular or controversial.
In a Sentence: The new law is a hot topic in the media.
Other Ways to Say: Trending issue, talking point, headline news.
33. Hot deal
Meaning: A very good or discounted offer.
In a Sentence: That phone is a hot deal during the holiday sale.
Other Ways to Say: Bargain, discount, steal.
34. Hot commodity
Meaning: Something that is highly valued or in demand.
In a Sentence: Skilled workers are a hot commodity in the tech industry.
Other Ways to Say: Sought-after item, must-have, prize.
35. Serve hot
Meaning: To present something in a timely or aggressive manner (often criticism or gossip).
In a Sentence: She served the gossip hot and fresh.
Other Ways to Say: Dish out, reveal, expose.
36. Come in like a hot knife through butter
Meaning: To move effortlessly or face no resistance.
In a Sentence: The champion came in like a hot knife through butter.
Other Ways to Say: Easily win, dominate, sweep.
37. Selling like hotcakes
Meaning: Selling very quickly and in large quantities.
In a Sentence: These new sneakers are selling like hotcakes.
Other Ways to Say: Flying off the shelves, in high demand, selling fast.
38. Hot under the sun
Meaning: Extremely heated or intense in a situation.
In a Sentence: Everything under the sun seems to be a hot topic nowadays.
Other Ways to Say: Heated, trending, widely discussed.
39. Hot eyes
Meaning: Having a passionate or intense look.
In a Sentence: He looked at her with hot eyes filled with desire.
Other Ways to Say: Fiery gaze, intense stare, burning look.
40. Hot tongue
Meaning: Speaking in a sharp or fiery manner.
In a Sentence: She lashed out with a hot tongue after the insult.
Other Ways to Say: Sharp-tongued, fiery, harsh.
41. Turn up the heat
Meaning: To increase pressure or intensity.
In a Sentence: The coach turned up the heat before the championship game.
Other Ways to Say: Apply pressure, intensify, escalate.
42. A hotshot
Meaning: A person who is confident and skilled.
In a Sentence: The new recruit thinks he’s a real hotshot.
Other Ways to Say: Prodigy, ace, expert.
43. Hot emotions
Meaning: Strong and passionate feelings.
In a Sentence: The courtroom was filled with hot emotions during the trial.
Other Ways to Say: Intense feelings, strong emotions, high passion.
44. Hot-headed fool
Meaning: A foolish person who acts impulsively.
In a Sentence: Don’t be a hot-headed fool and ruin everything.
Other Ways to Say: Impulsive, reckless, rash.
45. Hot iron
Meaning: A pressing and urgent matter.
In a Sentence: We need to strike while the hot iron is in front of us.
Other Ways to Say: Urgent task, immediate concern, opportunity.
46. Hot scent
Meaning: A fresh lead or clue in an investigation.
In a Sentence: The detective is on a hot scent now.
Other Ways to Say: Fresh clue, strong lead, breakthrough.
47. Hot hand
Meaning: A streak of good luck or skill, especially in games or sports.
In a Sentence: He’s got the hot hand tonight—every shot is going in.
Other Ways to Say: On fire, lucky streak, hot streak.
48. Too hot to trot
Meaning: Too eager or ready for action, often in relationships.
In a Sentence: He’s too hot to trot when it comes to dating.
Other Ways to Say: Overeager, too forward, impatient.
49. Hot zone
Meaning: An area of intense danger or activity.
In a Sentence: The city became a hot zone during the outbreak.
Other Ways to Say: Danger area, red zone, high-alert area.
50. Keep it hot
Meaning: Maintain passion or interest in a relationship or activity.
In a Sentence: They try to keep it hot even after ten years of marriage.
Other Ways to Say: Stay passionate, keep the spark alive, maintain excitement.
