B2💬 Everyday Life
Essere nel mirino
To be in the crosshairs
Literal Translation
"To be in the crosshairs"
What it means
To be targeted / to be in someone's sights
Example in context
"Dopo lo scandalo, il ministro è nel mirino della stampa."
"After the scandal, the minister is in the media's crosshairs."
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