It is freaking hot today. It is so hot, just saying hot is not enough. Here are some ways we can describe a very hot day: “It is sweltering" "It is scorching outside" "It is hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk" "I’m sweating my ass off today" "It is like a sauna out there today" And, just because Adventurous English loves you, here are some idioms using “hot”: To be in hot water Meaning: to be in trouble Example: My girlfriend saw me kissing another girl, and now I am really in hot water. To have the hots for someone Meaning: to be attracted to someone in a romantic way Example: The guy is totally handsome. I really have the hots for him. Red hot Meaning: very hot Example: Don’t be an idiot! You can’t touch that, it is red hot! Strike while the iron is hot 趁熱打鐵 Meaning: to take action quickly when you have an opportunity. Example: Penny just broke up with her boyfriend! I need to strike while the iron is hot and ask her out! Full of hot air Meaning: Someone is talking bullshit Example: Simon says he makes NT $200,000 a month. Don’t believe him because he is full of hot air!”
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 07:52:30 +0000
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