under fire

English

Adjective

under fire (comparative more under fire, superlative most under fire)

1. subjected to enemy attack
2. (idiomatic) criticized or held responsible for something
   • 2009, Michael O'Connor, Quadrant, November 2009, No. 461 (Volume LIII, Number 11), Quadrant Magazine Limited, page 2:

     Meanwhile, the government's own Human Services department is under fire from the Ombudsman for its failure to protect children in its care.