in the firing line

phrase

British

: in a place or position not protected from attack or criticism

Examples of in the firing line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is in the firing line after some contentious calls — particularly after recalling veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from international retirement just before the tournament after months of denials. — ABC News, 30 June 2026

Desalination plants, on which the arid Gulf Arab states almost entirely depend for fresh water supplies, could also find themselves in the firing line, although Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied having such inhumane battle plans, at least for now. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026

That puts it directly in the firing line of the Renault 4 E-Tech, Kia EV3, and Jeep Avenger, all of which have larger battery capacities, except the Renault 4, which falls 1kWh short. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Jan. 2026

The mental toll of being a musician – one that has been in the firing line for critics and online trolls – is similarly demanding. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2025

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