under fire

1. 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.

See also: fire

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*under fire

Fig. 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.

See also: fire

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

under fire

Criticized 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.

See also: fire

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

under fire

1 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2 1993 Albuquerque (New Mexico) Journal Zoe Baird, under fire for hiring illegal aliens to work in her home, has withdrawn her name as President Clinton's nominee for US Attorney General.

See also: fire

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

under fire

1. Exposed or subjected to enemy attack.

2. Exposed or subjected to critical attack or censure: an official who was under fire for mismanagement.

See also: fire

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

open fire on (someone)
have a/(one's) finger on the button
draw (someone's) fire
draw fire
draw someone's fire
a three-alarm fire
three-alarm fire
a five-alarm fire
five-alarm fire
put out a/the fire

词组	under fire
释义	under fire under fire 1. 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. See also: fire Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. under fire Fig.* 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. See also: fire McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. under fire Criticized 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. See also: fire The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. under fire 1 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. See also: fire Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary under fire 1. Exposed or subjected to enemy attack. 2. Exposed or subjected to critical attack or censure: an official who was under fire for mismanagement. See also: fire American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: open fire on (someone) have a/(one's) finger on the button draw (someone's) fire draw fire draw someone's fire a three-alarm fire three-alarm fire a five-alarm fire five-alarm fire put out a/the fire
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