“In the hot seat” means under pressure or facing hard questions. Here is the likely origin, plus how the expression is used today.
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What is a grawlix?
A grawlix uses symbols such as @, #, and ! in place of profanity. Learn where the term came from and how this comic convention works.
Voice Alternation with Causatives Exercise
CEFR C2 · Voice alternation with causatives
Why we say “to badger someone”
The verb badger came from a cruel animal sport, then shifted to mean pestering someone with repeated questions or demands.
Fictional vs. fictitious: what is the difference?
Fictional is for invented stories and characters. Fictitious usually means false or deceptive details, names, or claims.