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Definition in the line of fire in American English

in the line of fire phrase

phrase
1

in a position where you will be hurt if someone shoots a gun

Example

If anyone had started shooting, we would have been right in the line of fire.

Synonyms and related words
come under fire cover crossfire
2

if you are in the line of fire, you are the person who is likely to be criticized for something

Synonyms and related words
come under fire take a hit come in for
Definition in the line of fire in American English