| 词汇 | in the cross hairs |
| 释义 | Idiom in the cross hairs in a position to be criticized or attacked.Her independence put her in the cross hairs of some local politicians. Usage notes: usually the situation results from holding opinions that are not popular or are too independent Related vocabulary: caught in the middle, caught in the crossfire Etymology: based on the literal meaning of cross hairs (= crossed lines used to aim a gun) in the cross hairsIn a position in which other people are eager to criticize or attack. The CEO has been in the cross hairs of politicians and businesspeople alike for his recent comments on immigration. |
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