How to Pronounce "take some heat"
expression
TAYK sum HEET
TAYK sum HEET
Definition
To be criticized, blamed, or under pressure because of something you did or are responsible for.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈhit
British English
tˈeɪk/ /sˈʌm/ /hˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK sum HEET
UK
TAYK sum HEET
Listen in Context
The coach took some heat after his team lost the game.
She took some heat for her comments online.
If you make a mistake, you might take some heat from your boss.
Politicians often take some heat when new laws are unpopular.