The new manager is in the firing line for the recent project delays.
firing line
idiomThe vanguard of an activity.
As the lead spokesperson for the company, she is always in the firing line whenever a public scandal occurs.
Placed directly in the firing line of the board's intense scrutiny, the director had to defend the controversial budget cuts during the annual meeting.
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blur the line
To minimize or erode the distinction between two things.
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bottom line
The summary or result; the most important information.
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bottom of the line
The worst or lowest quality on the market, especially among a range of products.
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bright line
A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.
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circular firing squad
A political party or other group experiencing considerable disarray because the members are engaging in internal disputes and mutual recrimination.
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cross the line
To overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.
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draw a line
To delimit a boundary or border.
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draw the line
To set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate.