Being shot at
Being thoroughly criticized
Subject to extreme criticism or judgment
In the situation of being attacked by weaponry fire
To be criticized or held responsible
Under attack
Targeted
Beleaguered
Embattled
Besieged
The politician came under fire after it was discovered that he had spend campaign money on lavish parties.
The CEO is under fire because of the high salaries paid to his friends.
Our landlord came under fire at the tenants’ meeting because he does not fix any of the problems with our apartments.
The teacher came under fire when all of her students failed to complete the standardized test in time.
There is no origin for this idiom
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definition
Common phrase that has a specific meaning.