ESLBeginner  +  771020 Mon, 08 Jun 09 06:58 PM Hi, would someone please tell me what does "we are getting warm" mean (except literally getting warm)? The context is people are doing something and will reach the goal soon. Thanks. ESLBeginner Joined on Mon, May 18 2009 Full Member 161 Context

	Philip  +  771103 Mon, 08 Jun 09 08:25 PM It's usually used when a person is looking for something and is getting close.  "You're getting warm."  This could be a physical thing one is looking for or an intangible, such as an idea.  I don't believe I've ever heard it used while reaching a goal. Philip Joined on Thu, Jun 23 2005 Veteran Member 8,738 At reise er at leve! - H. C. Andersen

	Delmobile  +  771215 Mon, 08 Jun 09 09:33 PM I think the expression must come from the old children's game called "Hot and Cold." http://www.boyscouttrail.com/content/game/game-417.asp Delmobile Joined on Wed, Jan 2 2008 Contributing Member 1,082 Expressions

	ESLBeginner  +  771662 Tue, 09 Jun 09 03:32 AM Philip “It's usually used when a person is looking for something and is getting close.  "You're getting warm."  This could be a physical thing one is looking for or an intangible, such as an idea.  I don't believe I've ever heard it used while reaching a goal. ”   Thanks. "You're getting warm": does this mean "you" are looking for sth. and is getting close? ESLBeginner

	Delmobile  +  772997 Tue, 09 Jun 09 07:34 PM Yes. In the game, as the child who is "it" gets closer to the hidden object, the other children call out, "You're getting warmer...warmer...you're hot! You're ON FIRE!" (as the child, for example, sits down on the chair cushion that the object is hidden beneath." If he steps in the wrong direction, the other children call out "Oops, now you're getting colder..." etc. I remember having a lot of fun playing this game. Delmobile