B1 Idiom Neutral

być w ogniu pytań

to be under fire

Significado

Being asked many difficult questions.

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Contexto cultural

Directness in questioning is often seen as a sign of interest or challenge, making this idiom very common in professional life. Similar to Polish, the 'under fire' metaphor is universally understood in corporate settings. Questioning is often more indirect; being 'in the fire' is a very strong, almost aggressive description. The 'under fire' metaphor is often linked to actual conflict, so it carries more weight.

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Use it for emphasis

Use this phrase when you want to show that the situation was stressful and overwhelming.

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Don't overdo it

It is a strong idiom; don't use it for simple, friendly questions.

Significado

Being asked many difficult questions.

💡

Use it for emphasis

Use this phrase when you want to show that the situation was stressful and overwhelming.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

It is a strong idiom; don't use it for simple, friendly questions.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence with the correct form.

Podczas wywiadu dziennikarz sprawił, że polityk był w ____ pytań.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ogniu

The idiom is 'być w ogniu pytań'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct usage.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Byłem w ogniu pytań.

The noun must be in the genitive plural.

Match the situation to the feeling.

Match the feeling to the phrase.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Job interview -> w ogniu pytań

The phrase describes a high-pressure questioning situation.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Complete the sentence with the correct form. Fill Blank B1

Podczas wywiadu dziennikarz sprawił, że polityk był w ____ pytań.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ogniu

The idiom is 'być w ogniu pytań'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose B1

Choose the correct usage.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Byłem w ogniu pytań.

The noun must be in the genitive plural.

Match the situation to the feeling. Match A2

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Job interview -> w ogniu pytań

The phrase describes a high-pressure questioning situation.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

It is neutral. It works in both business and casual settings.

No, it implies a barrage of questions.

Frases relacionadas

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być na celowniku

similar

to be in the crosshairs

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zasypać pytaniami

synonym

to bombard with questions

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przesłuchiwać kogoś

similar

to interrogate someone

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być pod ostrzałem

builds on

to be under fire

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