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Hot в Couple Unpleasant Things Boss's Wife Water

idiom in hot water
synonyms in trouble; in a difficult situation (especially with the law or one's superiors)
translation в беде; в трудном положении (особенно с законом или начальством)
full_example He said a couple of unpleasant things about the boss's wife, and now he is <in hot water>.
partial_example He said a couple of unpleasant things about the boss's wife, and now he is <...>.

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