idioms using “heat”

In the heat of the moment

To act in anger or excitement without thinking of the consequences

“Kanda-san and his boss argued. In the heat of the moment, Kanda-san foolishly quit the project.”

Turn up the heat on someone

To put pressure on someone to get what you want

“The government is turning up the heat on income tax cheaters.”

If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

If you can’t tolerate the difficulties, then stop your involvement

“This project is going to be frustrating and difficult; if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”

The heat is on

The pressure is high

“Our soccer team has a chance to go to the world championships for the first time in 20 years. The heat is on.”

A heated discussion

To discuss with passion or in anger

“The programmers had a heated discussion on how to solve the software glitch.”