Question

On the Hot Seat in a difficult or uncomfortable position and subject to a lot of unpleasant questions and personal attacks

Accepted Answer

Mike was caught eating a candy bar at the weight loser's class— now he's really on the hot seat. The "hot seat" in this expression refers to the electric chair. But you can be on—or in—the hot seat in a freezing cold room if you've been accused of doing something bad, or you've been caught in an embarrassing situation and people are questioning and criticizing you.

Idiom	On the Hot Seat
Example	Mike was caught eating a candy bar at the weight loser's class— now he's really on the hot seat.
Meaning	in a difficult or uncomfortable position and subject to a lot of unpleasant questions and personal attacks
Origin	The "hot seat" in this expression refers to the electric chair. But you can be on—or in—the hot seat in a freezing cold room if you've been accused of doing something bad, or you've been caught in an embarrassing situation and people are questioning and criticizing you.

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