How to pronounce “take the heat”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (informal) To take the blame; to be the focus of anger or scrutiny; to take the consequences.
• Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take,‎ heat.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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