Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.
She knew that the best way to get into hot water was to anger her boss.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. To get into trouble.
The idiom “To get into hot water” means to be in or get into a difficult situation in which you are in danger of being criticized or punished.
Example: He found himself in hot water over his comments about immigration.