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Definition of firing line noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

firing line

noun
 
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ laɪn/
 
/ˈfaɪərɪŋ laɪn/
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be in the firing line
(North American English also be on the firing line)
  1. to be in a position where you can be shot at
    • attempts to prevent civilians from being in the firing line
  2. to be in a position where people can criticize or blame you
    • The employment secretary found himself in the firing line over recent job cuts.
See firing line in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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