“Come under fire”
Definition
To receive strong criticism.
Beispiele
Examples
“The policy came under fire from users.”
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The policy came under fire from users.
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- What does "Come under fire" mean?
- "Come under fire" means to receive strong criticism.
- How do you use "Come under fire" in a sentence?
- Example: "The policy came under fire from users."
- Should I interpret "Come under fire" word for word?
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