scorching heat
noun phraseUK /ˈskɔːtʃɪŋ hiːt/
US /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ hiːt/
Very, very hot weather that feels like it could burn you.
We stayed inside during the scorching heat of the afternoon.
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2. A very hot, burning feeling coming from something.
The scorching heat from the oven made her step back.
3. A time when the sun makes everything very hot.
The scorching heat of summer dried up the small pond.
4. Strong, burning criticism or anger.
He felt the scorching heat of their angry words.