in the crosshairs

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Definition of in the crosshairs

: being aimed at by a gun (such as a rifle) that has an aiming device with crosshairs —often used figuratively

The senator's voting record was in the crosshairs of his political rivals.

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: a fine wire or thread in the focus of the eyepiece of an optical instrument used as a reference line in the field or for marking the instrumental axis

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