firing line

• Position oder Situation, in der jemand heftiger Kritik, Anschuldigungen oder Angriffen ausgesetzt ist; ursprünglich die vorderste Linie von Soldaten, die auf den Feind schießen.

A position or situation where someone is subject to criticism, blame, or attack, originally referring to the front line of soldiers shooting at an enemy.

1. Front line of attackB2formal

   The position from which soldiers fire at the enemy; the front line in a battle.

   Feuerlinie

   • The soldiers were ordered to advance to the firing line.
   • He was wounded while standing in the firing line.
   • The firing line was heavily fortified against enemy attacks.

2. Position of vulnerabilityC1informal

   A situation where someone is exposed to criticism, blame, or danger.

   Schusslinie

   • As the team leader, she was always in the firing line for any mistakes.
   • Politicians often find themselves in the firing line of public opinion.
   • He put himself in the firing line by speaking out against the policy.