How to Pronounce "draw fire"
expression
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
DRAW FYE-er
dɹˈɔː/ /fˈaɪə
draw FYE-uh
Definition
To deliberately or unintentionally attract gunfire in a military context, or to receive criticism or attention, often negative, in situations like politics or media.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
dɹˈɔː/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAW FYE-er
UK
draw FYE-uh
Listen in Context
The soldier ran to draw fire away from his team.
His comments began to draw fire from the press.
The company’s policy changes drew fire from customers.
She stepped forward to draw fire so the rest could get away safely.