| Idiom | to come under fire |
|---|---|
| Definition | to be criticized |
| Examples | - The government came under fire for its proposals to increase the cost of health insurance. - I'm surprised you didn't come under fire for your idea. Perhaps no-one understands the implications! - Gibson also came under fire for spending exorbitant amounts on alcohol and other refreshments in August of 2003. - They will come under fire if they ditch the FA Cup, but they will also be attacked if they jeopardise England's World Cup bid by snubbing FIFA. |
| Note | 'Fire' in this case means 'shooting fromn a gun'. |
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