ALL meanings of under fire
un·der fire
U u - idioms under fire hang fire, to be delayed in exploding, or fail to explode. to be undecided, postponed, or delayed: The new housing project is hanging fire because of concerted opposition. 1
- idioms under fire miss fire, to fail to explode or discharge, as a firearm. to fail to produce the desired effect; be unsuccessful: He repeated the joke, but it missed fire the second time. 1
- idioms under fire on fire, ignited; burning; afire. eager; ardent; zealous: They were on fire to prove themselves in competition. 1
- idioms under fire play with fire, to trifle with a serious or dangerous matter: He didn't realize that insulting the border guards was playing with fire. 1
- idioms under fire set fire to, to cause to burn; ignite. to excite; arouse; inflame: The painting set fire to the composer's imagination. Also, set on fire. 1
- phrase under fire If you come under fire or are under fire, someone starts shooting at you. 0
- phrase under fire If you come under fire from someone or are under fire, they criticize you strongly. 0
- noun under fire being attacked, as by weapons or by harsh criticism 0
- noun under fire under attack, as by gunfire 0
- noun under fire subjected to criticism, etc. 0