line of fire

noun phrase

: the place where bullets are being shot
Some civilians got caught in the line of fire.

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In the line of fire Still, unarmed guards can pay the price anyway. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 22 May 2026 So, the best defense is not to be in the line of fire at all; send in some drones to take the heat instead. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026 If pruning isn't an option, reposition chairs and tables to try and keep them out of the line of fire. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026 Israel has warned Lebanese civilians across the south to evacuate or risk being in the line of fire. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for line of fire

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“Line of fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20fire. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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