hot seat
hot seat · hot seats
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The real or figurative seat occupied by a game show contestant at a stage where they…The real or figurative seat occupied by a game show contestant at a stage where they are answering questions alone.
» He was in the hot seat.
Meaning
4 sensesThe real or figurative seat occupied by a game show contestant at a stage where they are answering questions alone.
(broadly, figuratively)Any stressful situation; a situation in which one is the center of attention or vulnerable to attack or criticism; a position of unease or embarrassment.
(broadly, slang)The electric chair.
(attributive, broadly)A multiplayer game mode in which players take turns playing the game.
More definitions
- a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism
- an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person
Examples
2 sentencesHe was in the hot seat.
Sami is in the hot seat himself.
Forms
plural: hot seatsSynonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person:electric chairchairdeath chair