under fire

phrase

1
: exposed to fire from an enemy's weapons
The soldier showed courage under fire.
2
: under attack
The company has come under fire for its discriminatory hiring policies.

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But these sales are about protecting our big gains and limiting our exposure to a group that has come under fire. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 With coach and quarterback both under fire, the pressure could prove to be too much. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 The Longhorns aren't scaring anyone on offense and Sarkisian has come under fire for his play calling. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Travis Kelce is currently under fire for allegedly rallying behind Shane Gillis’ recent Saturday Night Live monologue. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under fire

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“Under fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20fire. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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