firing line

• Posición o situación en la que alguien es objeto de críticas, acusaciones o ataques; originalmente se refería a la línea frontal de soldados que disparan al enemigo.

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.

   línea de fuego

   • 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.

   línea de fuego (posición vulnerable)

   • 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.