HyperDic: firing_line

English > 2 senses of the expression firing line:
NOUNlocationfiring linethe line from which soldiers deliver fire
groupfiring linethe most advanced and responsible group in an activity
English > firing line: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningThe line from which soldiers deliver fire.
BroaderlineA fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)
Spanishlínea de fuego
Catalanlínia de foc
English > firing line: 2 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningThe most advanced and responsible group in an activity.
Example"the firing line is where the action is"
Broaderclass, stratum, social class, socio-economic classPeople having the same social, economic, or educational status

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