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Definition |
involved in a dangerous situation where two opposing sides are engaged
in conflict |
Examples |
1) Bystanders often find themselves caught in
the crossfire between demonstrators and police. 2) Janet
found herself caught in the crossfire
between two colleagues with opposing viewpoints. |
Etymology |
The term originates from military
situations in which individuals were unintentionally trapped between
opposing lines of fire during battles. |
Synonyms |
caught between two sides, in the line of
fire |