What Is the Origin of the Saying "Piping Hot"?
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In Scotland, when ceremonial dishes of food are brought to the table to the accompaniment of bagpipes, they are piped in; i.e., they are piping hot.Examples of Use:
- That plate has just come out of the oven. It's piping hot!
- Why didn't you blow on it before you ate it? I told you it was piping hot.
- The baking tray is piping hot. Use oven gloves.
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