Caught In The Crossfire Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Caught In The Crossfire Idiom mean?

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caught in the crossfire What does caught in the crossfire mean?	to be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutral	The family was caught in the crossfire between the police and the criminals.
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ticker What does "ticker" mean?	heart

do an about-face What does "do an about-face" mean?	to suddenly reverse one's opinion	We did an about-face on our decision to permit drinking coffee in the library.
cuey What does "cuey" mean?	cucumber
eyes are bigger than one`s stomach What does "eyes are bigger than one`s stomach" mean?	one takes more food than one can eat	My eyes were bigger than my stomach when I went to the restaurant and ordered too much food.
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride What does "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride" mean?	This means that wishing for something or wanting it is not the same as getting or having it.
hard-nosed What does "hard-nosed" mean?	not weak or soft, stubborn	The union took a hard-nosed position in the contract negotiations.

Kicked to touch What does "Kicked to touch" mean?	Touch is a zone of the playing field in Rugby. Kicked to touch means the ball was put safely out of play. Idiomatic usage usually means a person has deftly avoided an issue in argument.
dick What does "dick" mean?	nothing; nothing at all
Deer in the headlights What does "Deer in the headlights" mean?	When one is caught offguard and needs to make a decision, but cannot react quickly.
New lease of life What does "New lease of life" mean?	If someone finds new enthusiasm and energy for something, they have a new lease of life.
get on (someone`s) nerves What does "get on (someone`s) nerves" mean?	to irritate someone	The woman's constant complaining is beginning to get on my nerves.

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Caught In The Crossfire Idiom