take the heat

Definition of take the heat

take` the heat´ Pronunciation: tāk`thŭ`hēt´

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.
	2.	To withstand high temperature; as, the new radios can take the heat of a black car parked in the sun in Death Valley.
	3.	To endure stressful conditions, expecially without signs of difficulty or complaint; as, if you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen,

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