"Caught in The Crossfire"
To be "caught in the crossfire" is an expression that often refers to unintended casualties (bystanders, etc.) who were killed or wounded by being exposed to the gunfire of a battle or gun fight, such as in a position to be hit by bullets of either side. The phrase has come to mean any injury, damage or harm (physical or otherwise) caused to a third party due to the action of belligerents.
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Famous quotes containing the words caught in the, caught and/or crossfire:
“The cunningest dissimulation is when a man pretends to be caught in the traps others set for him; and a man is never so easily over-reached as when he is contriving to over-reach others.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (16131680)
“I thought I seen some mean little gals in my time, but youre the meanest. You want to know how I know how mean you are? Cause Im mean. Im smart and Im mean. And youre smart and youre mean. And you never get caught and I never get caught.”
—John Lee Mahin (19021984)
“My God! The English language is a form of communication! Conversation isnt just crossfire where you shoot and get shot at! Where youve got to duck for your life and aim to kill! Words arent only bombs and bulletsno, theyre little gifts, containing meanings!”
—Philip Roth (b. 1933)