in one's crosshairs
01
used to describe people who are easily targeted for criticism or are attracting significant negative attention
Idiom
例子
The journalist has several high-profile politicians in her crosshairs for an upcoming investigative report.
02
used to refer to someone who is being targeted by another person or thing for a specific action, often with the intent to catch, arrest, stop, or harm
Idiom
Informal例子
The controversial politician found herself in the crosshairs of media scrutiny during the election campaign.
