in the firing line

idiom

British
: in a place or position not protected from attack or criticism

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Gates has often found himself in the firing line where COVID is concerned. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 McBride's win was widely celebrated, but the 34-year-old has since been in the firing line from Capitol Hill Republicans. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 Managers typically find themselves in the firing line when teams are struggling. Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024 As a disciple of Pep Guardiola, Maresca wants his Chelsea team to play a brand of possession-orientated, modern soccer and that puts Sanchez in the firing line as the one who frequently has to start moves from the back. Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the firing line 

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“In the firing line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20firing%20line. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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