line of fire

• Posição ou situação em que alguém está vulnerável a críticas, acusações ou perigo; originalmente referia-se à trajetória de uma bala ou projétil.

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.

   Linha de tiro

   • 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.

   Na linha de tiro

   • 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.