under fire

Idioms  

1. Criticized or held responsible, as in The landlord is under fire for not repairing the roof. This expression originally referred to being within range of enemy guns; its figurative use dates from the late 1800s.

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Example Sentences

A force of 17,000 troops isn’t enough to hold any location for an extended period, particularly if they are under fire from the regime, said retired Vice Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has come under fire in the past for his inability to speak French, including shortly after he was appointed as CEO of Air Canada in 2021.

From BBC

Dell Technologies gains as Super Micro comes under fire for its employees’ involvement in an alleged chip smuggling plot.

From Barron's

Another function on the app, its 'heatmap', has previously come under fire for sharing the location of exercise routes of military personnel in bases around the world.

From BBC

It is unsurprising that many authorities are hesitant to think about large-scale bailouts, for their finances too are under fire.

From BBC