firing line

• Posição ou situação em que alguém está sujeito a críticas, acusações ou ataques; originalmente se referia à linha de frente de soldados atirando no inimigo.

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.

   Linha de fogo

   • 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.

   Linha de frente

   • 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.