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1. grammarist.com › idiom › caught-in-the-crosshairs-orCaught in the Crosshairs – Targeted Scrutiny or Unwanted Blame?

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   According to the Oxford Dictionary, caught in the crosshairs/cross hairs means to be “in a situation in which you are the target or victim of somebody’s anger, violence, or blame.” For instance, in a team meeting, Clarke is caught in the crosshairs as blame for project delays falls on her.

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3. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › caught+in+the+crossCaught in the cross hairs - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   To be the target of or in a position vulnerable to one's criticism or attack. The CEO has been caught in the crosshairs of numerous politicians and pundits for his recent comments on immigration. The boss is really angry about what happened, so just keep your head down during the meeting. You don't want to be caught in his crosshairs.

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   Meaning of Idiom ‘In the Crosshairs’. To be in the crosshairs means be the object of intense observation or scrutiny, usually as a result of some wrongdoing or unpopular opinion, etc., or to be in a position to be attacked or criticized ( Source ). Compare to caught in the crossfire. 100 English Idioms You Can Use Often | Meanings and Examples.

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   What does it mean to be caught in a crosshair?

   • 1. To be a visible target in one's gunsights. There's an enemy sniper on the roof. Make sure you aren't caught in his cross hairs. 2. To be the target of or in a position vulnerable to one's criticism or attack. The CEO has been caught in the crosshairs of numerous politicians and pundits for his recent comments on immigration.

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   What does in the crosshairs mean?

   • Meaning of Idiom 'In the Crosshairs' To be in the crosshairs means be the object of intense observation or scrutiny, usually as a result of some wrongdoing or unpopular opinion, etc., or to be in a position to be attacked or criticized (Source). Compare to caught in the crossfire.

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   What happens when Clarke is caught in the crosshairs?

   • For instance, in a team meeting, Clarke is caught in the crosshairs as blame for project delays falls on her. The team’s frustration targets her, and she must navigate the scrutiny while addressing challenges and finding solutions.

   Caught in the Crosshairs – Targeted Scrutiny or Unwanted Blame?

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   Is the CEO caught in the crosshairs of politicians?

   • The CEO has been caught in the crosshairs of numerous politicians and pundits for his recent comments on immigration. The boss is really angry about what happened, so just keep your head down during the meeting. You don't want to be caught in his crosshairs.

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6. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › be+caught+in+theBe caught in the/ crosshairs - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   2. To be the target of or in a position vulnerable to one's criticism or attack. The CEO has been caught in the crosshairs of numerous politicians and pundits for his recent comments on immigration. The boss is really angry about what happened, so just keep your head down during the meeting.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › in-crosshairsIN SOMEONE'S CROSSHAIRS definition - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a target for someone who intends to catch, arrest, stop, or harm you: He's in the law's crosshairs now. People who say critical things about him find themselves in his crosshairs. She never expected to be in the crosshairs of the FBI.

8. www.amazon.com › Caught-Crosshairs-ChristianAmazon.com: Caught in the Crosshairs: Christian Romantic ...

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   Mar 26, 2024 · Amazon.com: Caught in the Crosshairs: Christian Romantic Suspense (Danger in Destiny Book 4) eBook : Snitker, Melanie D.: Kindle Store

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9. nataliewalterswriter.com › books › caught-in-the-crosshairsCaught in the Crosshairs | Natalie Walters

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   Claudia Gallegos’s career in the CIA once sent her to the Middle East, but that was in the past, and it’s against policy to be in contact with any foreign entity outside the scope of a mission. So when the personal bodyguard of a Saudi prince exiled to Virginia calls her with an urgent plea for help, her first instinct is to ignore the request.