under fire

in der Kritik, unter Beschuss

Heftig kritisiert werden, oft weil andere glauben, dass man etwas falsch gemacht hat.

In einfachem Englisch: Being strongly criticized, often because people think you have done something wrong.

• The minister is under fire.
• Her company came under fire for wasting water.
• The plan has been under fire from local residents.

So benutzt man es: under fire for something/doing something (The mayor is under fire for closing the library.); under fire from someone (The policy came under fire from teachers.)

Synonyme: under attack, facing criticism

Häufige Wendungen: come under fire, under fire for something

unter Beschuss

Durch Schüsse aus Gewehren oder anderen Waffen angegriffen werden.

In einfachem Englisch: Being attacked by people shooting guns or other weapons.

• The soldiers were under fire.
• Our convoy came under fire near the bridge.
• They rescued the wounded while still under fire.

So benutzt man es: under fire from someone/something (The patrol came under fire from enemy soldiers.)

Synonyme: under attack

Häufige Wendungen: come under fire, soldiers under fire, remain under fire