| 词汇 | caught in the crossfire |
| 释义 | Idiom caught in the crossfire to be hurt by opposing groups in a disagreement.As politicians and educators debate school funding, it's students who are caught in the crossfire. Related vocabulary: in the cross hairs Etymology: based on the literal meaning of caught in the crossfire (= trapped between two groups that are shooting at each other) caught in the crossfire1. Literally in the middle of an exchange of gunfire. Police officers are often caught in the crossfire when apprehending criminals. 2. Affected by or made to be involved in a conflict or issue that one is not a part of. I was caught in the crossfire of their argument over the budget, but I refused to take sides and told them to work it out on their own. caught in the crossfire1. Lit. trapped between two lines of enemy fire. I was caught in the crossfire and dove into a ditch to keep from getting killed. 2. and caught in the middle Fig. caught between two arguing people or groups, making it difficult to remain neutral. Bill and Ann were arguing, and poor Bobby, their son, was caught in the middle. |
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