English Expression · Intermediate
draw fire
To attract criticism or an angry reaction
Pronunciation: say draw fire
Meaning
To attract criticism or an angry reaction.
Example
"If you find only a handful of men there, drive them off; if they are in force, get near enough to draw their fire and find out their strength."
"If you find only a handful of men there, drive them off; if they are in force, get near enough to draw their fire and find out their strength."
Practice tips
- Practice draw fire out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.