gettingtoohot
phraseUK /ˈɡɛtɪŋ tuː hɒt/
US /ˈɡɛtɪŋ tu hɑt/
Becoming so warm that it feels uncomfortable or unsafe.
The soup is getting too hot to eat, so let it cool down first.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A situation becoming too intense or stressful to handle.
The argument in the meeting was getting too hot, so they took a break.
3. Food or drink reaching a temperature that is too high to enjoy safely.
Check the milk—it's getting too hot on the stove.
4. A place or object becoming dangerously warm.
The car engine is getting too hot, so we should pull over.
5. A trend or topic becoming too controversial or risky.
That joke is getting too hot for a family show.