Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In hot water

In trouble

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "in hot water" is in trouble.

The idiom "in hot water" is used to describe a situation in which someone is likely to be criticized or punished for something they have done wrong. For example, you might say that a student is "in hot water" with their teacher if they have been caught cheating on a test.

The other options are not as appropriate meanings for the idiom "in hot water":

• In advantage: This idiom means to be in a favorable position.
• In shower: This idiom means to be bathing.
• In suspense: This idiom means to be uncertain about the outcome of something.
• In trouble: This idiom means to be in a difficult or dangerous situation.