line of fire
noun phrase
: the place where bullets are being shot
Some civilians got caught in the line of fire.
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Among those gathered near the backstop was the Swingin’ Friar, who was directly in the line of fire.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson and Conservative media ranking in millions as MSM flounders
Robby Soave and Lindsey Granger discuss reports suggesting that the right-wing media is booming right now while legacy media is in the Trump administration’s direct line of fire.
—The Hill, 6 May 2025
Ches hadn’t been able to shoot, because the dogs and I were in his line of fire, and my rifle was still on my toboggan.
—Ted Updike, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
Our other chip name, Nvidia , has not fared as well over this time frame, up only 3.1%, partially due to being in the line of fire in U.S.-China trade tensions.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 5 May 2025
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson and Conservative media ranking in millions as MSM flounders
Robby Soave and Lindsey Granger discuss reports suggesting that the right-wing media is booming right now while legacy media is in the Trump administration’s direct line of fire.
—The Hill, 6 May 2025
Ches hadn’t been able to shoot, because the dogs and I were in his line of fire, and my rifle was still on my toboggan.
—Ted Updike, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
Our other chip name, Nvidia , has not fared as well over this time frame, up only 3.1%, partially due to being in the line of fire in U.S.-China trade tensions.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 5 May 2025
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“Line of fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20fire. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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