line of fire

• Situation ou position dans laquelle quelqu'un est exposé à un danger, à des critiques ou à des accusations ; à l'origine, cela désignait la trajectoire d'une balle ou d'un projectile.

A position or situation where someone is vulnerable to criticism, blame, or danger, originally referring to the trajectory of a bullet or projectile.

1. Direct path of a weaponB2formal

   The trajectory or direction in which a weapon is aimed or fired.

   ligne de tir

   • The soldier moved out of the line of fire.
   • Stay behind cover to avoid the line of fire.
   • The sniper adjusted his position to get a clear line of fire.

2. Position of vulnerabilityB2informal

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

   Ligne de tir / position de vulnérabilité

   • The manager put himself in the line of fire by making unpopular decisions.
   • As the team leader, she was always in the line of fire when things went wrong.
   • Politicians are often in the line of fire from the media.