Step 1
Study the idioms. Are you familiar with any of the idioms? Use an online dictionary to look them up. Feel free to ask questions on the discussion forum below.
Step 2
Read the dialogue to understand the correct usage of the idioms.
| Len | Hey, do you know if Alicia got the job? |
| Erum | I don’t know, but I think it’s a dead heat between her and Alex. |
| Len | I think Alicia may get it. It’s amazing how much work she’s done around here lately. |
| Erum | I know. I think something has really lit a fire under her! |
| Len | Not to mention that Alex was really in hot water after those 3 unexplained absences from work. |
| Erum | I’m not sure, but I think he was feeling a little stressed out because of all the changes taking place around the office. |
| Len | I know, but as the saying goes – If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen! |
| Erum | That wasn’t very nice! |
| Len | I know, I just mean that the new position will present its own stress. He’ll have to get used to it if he gets the job! |
| Erum | Good point, Len. |
| Len | We’ll just have to wait and see what happens. |
| Erum | That’s all we can do. |
Step 3
Listen to the dialogue for correct pronunciation and usage of the above idioms.
Quiz
Test your knowledge about heat idioms
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