crossfire
Translation
crossfire
Examples
The soldiers were caught in the crossfire.
The soldiers were caught in the crossfire.
He was caught in the crossfire of their argument.
He was caught in the crossfire of their argument.
Grammar Patterns
to be caught in the crossfire to be in a dangerous situation between two opposing forces. The soldiers were caught in the crossfire.
Similar Words
barrage, bombardment
Etymology
From 'cross' + 'fire'. It refers to gunfire from two or more directions passing through the same area.
Memory Tips
Imagine two lines of 'fire' that 'cross' in the middle, creating a very dangerous zone.