in the cross hairs

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in the cross hairs

in a position to be criticized or attacked Her independence put her in the cross hairs of some local politicians.

Usage notes: usually the situation results from holding opinions that are not popular or are too independent

Related vocabulary: caught in the crossfire

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of cross hairs (crossed lines used to aim a gun)

See also: cross, hair

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