take the heat

Related to take the heat: heated up, not to mention, relative to, in the first place, pat on the back, rub the wrong way, came across

take the heat

To receive and endure intense criticism or scorn, especially for a perceived mistake or wrongdoing. The CEO has already shown she is capable of taking the heat when her gambles don't pay off. As part of the customer support team, be aware that you will be taking the heat from every angry or frustrated customer who calls in.

See also: heat, take

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take the heat

and take some heat

Sl. to receive or put up with criticism (for something). The cops have been taking some heat about the Quincy killing. If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen.

See also: heat, take

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

take the heat

Endure severe censure or criticism, as in He was known for being able to take the heat during a crisis. This idiom uses heat in the sense of "intense pressure," as in if you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen. [First half of 1900s]

See also: heat, take

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

take the heat

and take some heat

tv. to receive criticism (for something); to receive punishment. The cops have been taking some heat about the Quincy killing.

See also: heat, take

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

take the heat

Slang

To incur and endure heavy censure or criticism: had a reputation for being able to take the heat in a crisis.

See also: heat, take

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

take the heat, to

To be blamed or censured severely. This colloquial term, from the first half of the 1900s, uses heat in the sense of severe pressure. R. Boyer used it in The Dark Ship (1947), “One guy, Stack, is takin’ all the heat.”

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释义	take the heat Related to take the heat: heated up, not to mention, relative to, in the first place, pat on the back, rub the wrong way, came across take the heat To receive and endure intense criticism or scorn, especially for a perceived mistake or wrongdoing. The CEO has already shown she is capable of taking the heat when her gambles don't pay off. As part of the customer support team, be aware that you will be taking the heat from every angry or frustrated customer who calls in. See also: heat, take Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. take the heat and take some heat Sl. to receive or put up with criticism (for something). The cops have been taking some heat about the Quincy killing. If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen. See also: heat, take McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. take the heat Endure severe censure or criticism, as in He was known for being able to take the heat during a crisis. This idiom uses heat in the sense of "intense pressure," as in if you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen. [First half of 1900s] See also: heat, take The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. take the heat and take some heat tv. to receive criticism (for something); to receive punishment. The cops have been taking some heat about the Quincy killing. See also: heat, take McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions take the heat Slang To incur and endure heavy censure or criticism: had a reputation for being able to take the heat in a crisis. See also: heat, take American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. take the heat, to To be blamed or censured severely. This colloquial term, from the first half of the 1900s, uses heat in the sense of severe pressure. R. Boyer used it in The Dark Ship (1947), “One guy, Stack, is takin’ all the heat.” See also: take The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a lightning rod for something be under suspicion scoff scoff at scoff at (someone or something) accompli a fait accompli catch a tiger by the tail pilfer pilfer from (someone or something)
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