“Come under fire”
Definition
To receive strong criticism.
Examples
Examples
“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."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Come under fire"?
- Подвергнуться сильной критике. / Ուժեղ քննադատության արժանանալ։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.