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.

To get into trouble

The most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase "get into hot water" is >To get into trouble.<

The idiom "get into hot water" means to get into difficulty or trouble. It is often used to describe someone who has done something wrong or who has made a mistake. The idiom can also be used to describe someone who is in a difficult or uncomfortable situation.

The other options are not correct.

• To be confused does not mean to get into hot water.
• To have a shower does not mean to get into hot water.
• To enter into a hot water pond does not mean to get into hot water.