under siege
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Définition et signification de « under siege » en anglais

under siege
01

in a situation in which a place is surrounded and under intense military or law enforcement pressure 

Exemples
The city was under siege and food was getting scarce. 
02

receiving much criticism 

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Exemples
The CEO found himself under siege as the media, shareholders, and employees criticized his decision to cut employee benefits. 
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