in the firing line idiom (also in the line of fire); (US also on the firing line)
易遭到批评（或攻击、抛弃）
likely to be criticized, attacked, or got rid of
He found himself in the firing line for his sexist remarks. 他发现自己因言辞带有性别歧视而备受抨击。
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