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under fire
(redirected from resign under fire)

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*under fire
Fig. during an attack; being attacked. (*Typically: be ~; resign ~; think ~.) There was a scandal in city hall, and the mayor was forced to resign under fire. John is a good lawyer because he can think under fire.
See also: fire
under fire
being criticized The court is under fire for being too political.
Usage notes: often used with come: Mr. Johnson has come under fire for gossiping about his clients.
Related vocabulary: under attack
See also: fire


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