Meanings
How to pronounce "firing line":
AU
The line from which soldiers fire their weapons at a target; especially the front line of troops in a battle.
A row of shooters.
Line of fire, a situation in which someone or something is targeted.
The vanguard of an activity.
Example Sentences
1
The CEO put the new employee's ideas on the firing line during the meeting.
2
The politician bravely stepped onto the firing line to address the public's concerns.
3
The journalist was thrown into the firing line when investigating corruption within the government.
4
The manager decided to put the lazy employee on the firing line and closely monitor their performance.
5
The team captain took the responsibility and stood on the firing line to face the media's tough questions.
