take the heat

1. Endure severe censure or criticism, as in He was known for being able to take the heat during a crisis. This idiom uses heat in the sense of “intense pressure,” as in if you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

In many ways I hope Forest win, to take the heat off Postecoglou a little, but I don't see it happening.

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Both players are now preparing for their respective seasons with clear goals: Jaime is looking to take the Heat further in the playoffs, while Gabriela has her sights set on a national championship with UCLA.

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Librarians who speak out against the spuriousness of the process might themselves be removed, in order to take the heat off school districts.

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As he would see it, the prime minister has sought to re-rationalise the conversation around verifiable facts and take the heat out of it.

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Streeting said he hoped the review would "take the heat out of the issue".

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