English Explanatory Dictionary

under fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Subjected to enemy attack with firearms.
  2. Criticized or held responsible for something.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌndɚ faɪɚ/ /ˈʌndə faɪə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-under fire.wav

Word forms

under fire

Related words

under the gun under the magnifying glass under the microscope
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