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draw fire

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draw (somebody's) fire  (mainly American)
if something or someone draws fire, they are criticized (often + from ) The advertisements have drawn fire from anti-smoking campaigners His radical approach is expected to draw fire.
See also: draw, fire

draw fire
to attract criticism The advertisements have drawn fire from parents' groups.
See also: draw, fire


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But the controversial move - coming at a time when M&B's profits are already under pressure from the smoking ban and slowing consumer spending - is likely to draw fire from shareholders in London on Thursday.
Both measures are set to go to Congress in the first half of 2003 and will likely draw fire from long-time supporters in Lula's Workers' Party.
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