1. a place where people go for exciting entertainment like dancing.

The club is one of the city's premiere hot spots.

2. a dangerous place where there may be a war or other violent events.

I spent my career reporting from the world's hot spots.

• clean up
• clean up act
• clean up somewhere
• clean up your act
• clear as mud
• clear-cut
• clear-eyed
• clear name
• clear out
• clear someone's name
• clear the air
• clear the decks
• clear the way
• clear the way for
• clear the way for someone
• clear the way for something
• clear throat
• clear your name
• clear your throat
• clever clogs
• clever dick
• climbing the walls
• climb into bed with
• climb into bed with someone
• climb on high horse