be in the firing line

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

be in the ˈfiring line idiom
(BrE) (NAmE be on the ˈfiring line)
1. to be in a position where you can be shot at
•attempts to prevent civilians from being in the firing line
2. to be in a position where people can criticize or blame you
•The employment secretary found himself in the firing line over recent job cuts.
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