How to Pronounce "line of fire"
expression
LYN-uhv-FY-er
LYN-ov-FY-uh
Definition
The area or path where bullets or other weapons may pass; also used figuratively to mean being in a situation where someone is likely to receive criticism or attack.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
lˈaɪn/ /ˈɒv/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYN-uhv-FY-er
UK
LYN-ov-FY-uh
Listen in Context
The soldier stayed out of the line of fire during the battle.
Don’t stand in the line of fire when someone is throwing.
He found himself in the line of fire during the teacher’s criticism.
If you speak up at the meeting, you'll be in the line of fire.