under fire
/ˌʌndər ˈfaɪər/
being attacked or criticized
under fire in a sentence
“The CEO is under fire from shareholders.”
Origin of under fire
From being shot at by enemy forces
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to gain advantage by circumventing opposition
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doing difficult, hands-on work
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to be ruthless and uncompromising