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What does it mean?
A metaphor indicating being placed under scrutiny or pressure.
In plain terms
They’re putting me on the hot seat.
What can you take from it?
Prepare for intense questioning.

Where it applies

  • job interview
  • public debate

Putting it to work

  • stay composed under pressure

Questions to consider

  • How does pressure affect performance?

Another view

Metaphor may be unclear to some.

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