Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To get into hot water

To get into difficulties

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to get into hot water" is to get into difficulties. It is used to describe a situation where someone has done something wrong or has made a mistake, and is now facing the consequences. For example, you might say "I got into hot water with my boss when I forgot to submit my report" or "He got into hot water with the police when he was caught speeding."

The other meanings of the idiom are:

• To urge on: to encourage or motivate someone to do something
• To employ: to hire someone to work for you
• Be secretive: to keep something hidden or concealed