open fire

• Comenzar a disparar con un arma de fuego, o iniciar un ataque verbal vehemente o críticas contra alguien.

To start shooting a weapon, typically a gun, or to begin a heated verbal attack or criticism against someone.

1. Start shootingB2formal

   To begin shooting with a gun or other weapon.

   abrir fuego

   • The soldiers were ordered to open fire on the enemy.
   • The police did not open fire until the suspect drew a weapon.
   • The hunter opened fire at the deer.

2. Begin a verbal attackB2informal

   To start criticizing someone or something aggressively.

   abrir fuego (en sentido figurado)

   • The journalist opened fire on the politician's policies.
   • During the debate, she opened fire on his lack of experience.
   • The critics opened fire on the new movie.