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verb
To put oneself in the way of an enemy's firing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To put oneself in a position vulnerable to rebuke or criticism
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: face the music
Antonyms: none provided
History
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