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词组 in the cross hairs
释义
Idiom
in the cross hairs
in a position to be criticized or attacked.
Her independence put her in the cross hairs of some local politicians.
Usage notes: usually the situation results from holding opinions that are not popular or are too independent
Related vocabulary: caught in the middle, caught in the crossfire
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of cross hairs (= crossed lines used to aim a gun)

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.
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