If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen meaning
What does the saying 'If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen' mean?
Idiom: If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
Meaning:
Originally a Harry S. Truman quote, this means that if you can't take the pressure, then you should remove yourself from the situation.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Buildings & construction |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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