'take the heat' definitions:

Definition of 'take the heat'

From: GCIDE
  • take the heat \take` the heat"\ (t[=a]k`[th][u^]*h[=e]t"), phr.
  • 1. To be assigned or to accept the blame for some misdeed; as, Mary broke the vase, but she acted innocent and young Johnny had to take the heat. [PJC]
  • 2. To withstand high temperature; as, the new radios can take the heat of a black car parked in the sun in Death Valley. [PJC]
  • 3. Hence: To endure stressful conditions, expecially without signs of difficulty or complaint; as, if you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen, [PJC]