Meaning Of The Word Under fire
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Under fire Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Under fire?
under fire
phrase: If you come under fire from someone or are under fire, they criticize you strongly. phrase: If you come under fire or are under fire, someone starts shooting at you. under fire in American English under attack, as by gunfire under attack, esp. by military forces under fire in British English being attacked, as by weapons or by harsh criticism |
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