This is the 9944th most frequent Swedish word.
hetluften
"The heat of the moment" or "the thick of the action."
In this context, 'hetluften' is used metaphorically to describe the high-intensity and dynamic environment of the stock market.
Han trivdes i hetluften på aktiemarknaden.
He thrived in the heat of the stock market.
'Hetluften' in this sentence symbolizes a critical and demanding situation or environment that the individual wishes to steer clear from.
Efter misslyckandet undvek han att hamna i hetluften igen.
After the failure, he avoided being in the heat again.
Here, 'hetluften' refers to the intense and high-pressure situation or environment involving political responsibilities.