كيف تنطق "firing line"
expression
ˈfaɪɝɹɪŋ/, /ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/ /ˈɫaɪn
FY-ring line
fˈaɪəɹɪŋ/ /lˈaɪn
FY-uh-ring line
التعريف
Originally, 'firing line' refers to the front line where shooters stand to fire their weapons. Figuratively, it means being in a position where one is exposed to criticism, tough questions, or pressure.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ˈfaɪɝɹɪŋ/, /ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/ /ˈɫaɪn
الإنجليزية البريطانية
fˈaɪəɹɪŋ/ /lˈaɪn
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
FY-ring line
بريطاني
FY-uh-ring line
استمع في السياق
After the mistake, she was right in the firing line at work.
The soldiers waited on the firing line for their orders.
New teachers are often in the firing line for parents' complaints.
You’re going to be in the firing line if you speak up at the meeting.