What does "hot" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with hot, also see blow hot and cold; like a cat on hot bricks; like hot cakes; make it hot for; piping hot; strike while the iron's hot.

See hot in WNW Idioms

(all) hot and bothered

Slang flustered, excited, etc.

get hot

â Slang to act, perform, etc. with great spirit or enthusiasm

hot under the collar

Slang extremely angry or provoked

hot up

Slang to heat or warm up

make it hot for

Informal to make things difficult or uncomfortable for

See hot in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

hot and bothered

Informal

In a state of agitated excitement; flustered: all hot and bothered before the opening performance.

hot and heavy

Informal

Passionate or intense: Interest in the new stock was hot and heavy.
Characterized by or engaging in amorous or sexual activity.

hot to trot

Slang

Sexually avid; lascivious.
Ready and willing; eager.

hot under the collar

Informal

Angry.

make it hot for

Slang

To make things uncomfortable or dangerous for: Don't make it hot for yourself by needlessly finding fault.

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