draw fire

To attract criticism or judgment. I drew fire from my parents when I announced that I want to be an artist, not a doctor.

See also: draw, fire

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

draw fire

Encounter criticism, as in His recent article was bound to draw fire. This expression uses the verb draw in the sense of "attract" or "provoke," and transfers fire in the sense of "gunfire" to a somewhat milder attack.

See also: draw, fire

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

draw (someone's) fire

If someone or something draws fire or draws someone's fire, they are strongly criticized. The new block of flats immediately drew the fire of the architectural establishment. Moynihan's plan to cut the Social Security payroll tax has already drawn fire from the administration. Note: `Fire' here means gunfire.

See also: draw, fire

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

draw someone's fire

attract hostility or criticism away from a more important target.

See also: draw, fire

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

draw (someone's) fire
draw someone's fire
under fire
have a/(one's) finger on the button
put out a/the fire
a fire under (someone or something)
miss fire
on fire
take fire
open fire on (someone)

References in periodicals archive

With little evidence to support such contentions, the new theory will draw fire from many researchers.

Ancient animals got a rise out of oxygen

His last tour of duty lasted a matter of weeks, he was withdrawn, we were told, because he has red hair and may be singled out and draw fire from the enemy.

ROYAL hero Prince Harry is [...]

His solutions to the resulting income inequality will also draw fire, although they're just sketched in at the end.

Why are Jews so rich?

词组	draw fire
释义	draw fire draw fire To attract criticism or judgment. I drew fire from my parents when I announced that I want to be an artist, not a doctor. See also: draw, fire Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. draw fire Encounter criticism, as in His recent article was bound to draw fire. This expression uses the verb draw in the sense of "attract" or "provoke," and transfers fire in the sense of "gunfire" to a somewhat milder attack. See also: draw, fire The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. draw (someone's) fire If someone or something draws fire or draws someone's fire, they are strongly criticized. The new block of flats immediately drew the fire of the architectural establishment. Moynihan's plan to cut the Social Security payroll tax has already drawn fire from the administration. Note: `Fire' here means gunfire. See also: draw, fire Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. draw someone's fire attract hostility or criticism away from a more important target. See also: draw, fire Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: draw (someone's) fire draw someone's fire under fire have a/(one's) finger on the button put out a/the fire a fire under (someone or something) miss fire on fire take fire open fire on (someone) References in periodicals archive With little evidence to support such contentions, the new theory will draw fire from many researchers. Ancient animals got a rise out of oxygen His last tour of duty lasted a matter of weeks, he was withdrawn, we were told, because he has red hair and may be singled out and draw fire from the enemy. ROYAL hero Prince Harry is [...] His solutions to the resulting income inequality will also draw fire, although they're just sketched in at the end. Why are Jews so rich?
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