behind enemy lines
phrase
: in an area controlled by the enemy
a secret mission behind enemy lines
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“Behind enemy lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind%20enemy%20lines. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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