词汇 | under fire |
释义 | Idiom under fire Theme: ATTACK during an attack.There was a scandal in city hall, and the mayor was forced to resign under fire.John is a good lawyer because he can think under fire. Idiom under fire being criticized.The court is under fire for being too political. Usage notes: often used with come: Mr. Johnson has come under fire for gossiping about his clients. Related vocabulary: under attackunder fire1. In the state of being attacked by gun or artillery fire. If you get too close to enemy territory, you could come under fire. 2. Subject to intense criticism or judgment. The company came under fire after allegations surfaced that the CEO had misappropriated funds. You will definitely come under fire if they find out that you were responsible for the printing error. *under fireFig. during an attack; being attacked. (*Typically: be ~; resign ~; think ~.) There was a scandal in city hall, and the mayor was forced to resign under fire. John is a good lawyer because he can think under fire. under fireCriticized or held responsible, as in The landlord is under fire for not repairing the roof. This expression originally referred to being within range of enemy guns; its figurative use dates from the late 1800s. under fire1 being shot at. 2 being rigorously criticized. 2 1993 Albuquerque (New Mexico) Journal Zoe Baird, under fire for hiring illegal aliens to work in her home, has withdrawn her name as President Clinton's nominee for US Attorney General. under fire1. Exposed or subjected to enemy attack. 2. Exposed or subjected to critical attack or censure: an official who was under fire for mismanagement. |
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