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Hot seat   /hɑt sit/   Listen
Hot seat

noun
1.
An instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person.  Synonyms: chair, death chair, electric chair.
2.
A difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism.





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"Hot seat" Quotes from Famous Books



... Ned told me that his name really was Stantin and the Elmira hot seat was kept warm all the time in hopes he would be back. I promised Joe-Stantin I would be happy to arrange it that same day. Thereby not worrying about any slip-ups with the local authorities. The rest of the mob would stand trial ...
— Arm of the Law • Harry Harrison


Words linked to "Hot seat" :   situation, place, office, post, spot, instrument of execution, position, billet, berth


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