Definition of courage under fire
: bravery while being shot at or while being strongly criticized
awarded a medal for showing courage under fire.
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“Courage under fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courage%20under%20fire. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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