Hanapin
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
Idiom
Informal
The idiom "the heat is on" is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It likely comes from the idea of increased pressure or intensity when things become heated, just like in a situation where temperature rises. This idiom is used to indicate that a situation has become tense, critical, or intense.