Firing Line

Synonyms of firing line

• front line
• battle line
• firing squad

Antonyms of firing line

• retreat
• withdrawal
• safe zone

Collocations of firing line

battlefield

Frequency: 80 %

The soldiers fought fiercely on the battlefield.

front line

Frequency: 70 %

The soldiers bravely faced the enemy on the front line.

gunfire

Frequency: 65 %

The sound of gunfire echoed through the valley.

firing squad

Frequency: 60 %

The criminal was executed by a firing squad.

target practice

Frequency: 45 %

The new recruits were sent to the firing range for target practice.

Idiomatic Expressions for firing line

• Phrase: step into the firing line
  Meaning: to put oneself in a position where one is likely to receive criticism or blame
  Usage: By publicly supporting the controversial policy, the politician stepped into the firing line.