under siege

Визначення та значення слова «under siege» англійською мовою

under siege
01

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

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

receiving much criticism

Idiom
Informal
Приклади
The controversial policy came under siege from advocacy groups, politicians, and the public, sparking a heated debate.
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