How to Pronounce "caught in the crossfire"
expression
KAWT in thuh KRAWS-fy-er
KAWT in thuh KROS-fy-uh
Definition
To be unintentionally involved in a conflict or problem between other people or groups, often suffering negative effects as a result.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑt/, /ˈkɔt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɹɔsˌfaɪɹ/, /ˈkɹɔsfaɪɹ
British English
kˈɔːt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /kɹˈɒsfaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWT in thuh KRAWS-fy-er
UK
KAWT in thuh KROS-fy-uh
Listen in Context
The children were caught in the crossfire of their parents' argument.
Sometimes employees get caught in the crossfire between two managers.
He was caught in the crossfire during the heated debate.
Sorry, I don't want to get caught in the crossfire, so I'll stay out of this.