the heat is on
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used to indicate that a situation is becoming highly intense or critical, often implying increased pressure, urgency, or scrutiny
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Idiom
Informal
أمثلة
Last week, the heat was on the athletes as they vied for the championship title.
The heat is on the contestants as they enter the final round of the competition.
