Come under fire

If something “comes under fire,” it is heavily criticized.

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If something “comes under fire,” it is heavily criticized. The telecoms providers in Africa came under fire for the slow internet speeds even though there was little they could do to remedy the situation. You can also say that people – particularly people in power, like politicians or business leaders – often come under fire for controversial decisions or behaviors.

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