English Explanatory Dictionary

stand fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To put oneself in the way of an enemy's firing.
  2. To put oneself in a position vulnerable to rebuke or criticism

Word forms

stand fire stands fire standing fire stood fire

Synonyms

face the music

Related words

firing line
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