Idioms

under fire
being shot at or attacked, under (verbal) attack
The soldiers were under fire. The owner of the company is under fire for not paying his employees a fair salary.

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  • under oath
  • under one's belt
  • under one's breath
  • under one's nose
  • under one's own steam
  • under one's thumb
  • under one's wing
  • under pressure
  • under the circumstances
  • under the counter
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  • watch one's step
  • twist (someone's) arm
  • as a last resort
  • button one's lip
  • neither here nor there
  • on one's toes
  • the reality of the situation
  • in itself
  • get married
  • take issue with (someone or something)


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