VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Caught in the crossfire

Meaning:

This phrase is an idiomatic expression that literally means to be trapped between two lines of enemy fire

Examples:

  • Many civilians caught in the crossfire lost their lives.
  • Do you want your guy caught in the crossfire?
  • Even if he doesn't, she'll get caught in the crossfire.
  • My toe was caught in the crossfire.
  • I got caught in the crossfire, like always.
  • I don't want her caught in the crossfire.
  • I don't want y'all caught in the crossfire because of me.
  • I can't have her caught in the crossfire. Besides, she could help.
  • McGuire got caught in the crossfire.
  • People who get caught in the crossfire.