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It's best to avoid being in this (3,5)

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I believe the answer is:

hot water

(Other definitions for hot water that I've seen before include "(Wet?) trouble" , "The naughty get in it" , "Trouble - put the kettle on" , "This could mean trouble!" , "Bed warmer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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