Faux pas and Hot water

Faux pas

Faux pas noun - A socially improper or unsuitable act or remark.

Hot water and faux pas are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hot water" instead a noun phrase "Faux pas".

Hot water

Hot water noun - A dangerous or distressing predicament.
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Faux pas and hot water are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Faux pas" instead a noun phrase "Hot water".
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