idioms using “hot”

Hot (1)

Angry

“Nakamura-san was hot when he found another parking ticket on his windshield.”

Hot (2)

Stolen

“Be careful when buying goods from street vendors; some of the goods are hot.”

Hot (3)

Very popular, top selling

“The new designer handbags are so hot they can’t keep them on the shelves.”

Sell like hotcakes

To sell very well

“The new line of natural makeup is selling like hotcakes.”

Blow hot and cold

To be inconsistent in work performance; sometimes excellent and sometimes poor

“Ando-san did well this week but let’s see how she does next week. She tends to blow hot and cold.”