●be in the ˈfiring line () (NAmEbe on the ˈfiring line) to be in a position where people can criticize or blame you 处於易受批评(或责备)的地位◆The employment secretary found himself in the firing line over recent job cuts. 就业事务大臣因近期的职位削减而备受责难。➡ idiom at line noun