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caught in the crossfire 1. Lit. trapped between two lines of enemy fire. I was caught in the crossfire and dove into a ditch to keep from getting killed. 2. and caught in the middle Fig. caught between two arguing people or groups, making it difficult to remain neutral. Bill and Ann were arguing, and poor Bobby, their son, was caught in the middle. See also: caught be caught in the crossfire to be badly affected by a situation where two people or groups are arguing with each other (often + of ) Unhappy children are often caught in the crossfire of arguing parents. (often + between ) She became caught in the crossfire between two bosses with different ideas about what her job involved. See also: caught caught in the crossfire to be hurt by opposing groups in a disagreement caught in the middle As politicians and educators debate school funding, it's students who are caught in the crossfire. Related vocabulary: in the cross hairsEtymology: based on the literal meaning of caught in the crossfire (trapped between two groups that are shooting at each other) See also: caught How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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CAPTION: The Real Estate Board of New York stirred up the culinary world at their regular Commercial Crossfire discussion, in conjunction with The New York Times. As the designer of the Chrysler Crossfire show car, Dehner and studio mates also were offered the chance to take the car to production. Tripoli, who served in Iraq as a surgeon with Marine Corps 4th Civil Affairs Group, helped re-open a hospital during fighting in Fallujah in November 2004 and helped save the lives of Iraqi civilians caught in the crossfire. |
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