take a lot of heat

(verb) to receive a lot of criticism

Example Sentences:

The teacher is going to take a lot of heat because the students don’t like her teaching style.

Anthony took a lot of heat from his mother because he was rude during Christmas dinner.

William is taking a lot of heat, as he forgot his girlfriend’s birthday.

From the Blogs:

Beer Summit’s Purpose? Take the Heat Off Obama

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Similar idioms:

1. take a lot of flack
2. give someone a piece of your mind
3. rake someone over the coals
4. dress down
5. have egg on one’s face
6. lose face