in the cross hairs
in the cross hairs
In 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.
See also: cross, hair
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- come to heel
- chain of command
- catch a tiger by the tail
- the blame for (something)
- be in the right spot at the right time
- at the top of the ladder
- cook the books
- cook the accounts
- be half the battle (won)
- a/the fish stinks from the head down