under siege
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Definizione e significato di "under siege"in inglese

under siege
01

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

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

receiving much criticism 

modo di dire
informale
Esempi
The CEO found himself under siege as the media, shareholders, and employees criticized his decision to cut employee benefits. 
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