noun
cross fire
A military or shooting term referring to intersecting lines of fire from multiple positions. Also used metaphorically for being caught between opposing forces or criticisms.
部隊は敵のクロスファイアにさらされた。
The unit was exposed to enemy cross fire.
彼は上司と部下の間でクロスファイアに巻き込まれ
He got caught in the cross fire between his boss and his subordinates.