Example: El político está en el ojo del huracán por su decisión.
Definition
"Estar en el ojo del huracán" means to be at the center of a very intense or problematic situation, often under intense scrutiny or criticism. For example, the politician is 'in the eye of the hurricane' due to the controversy surrounding his decision.
Translations
to be in the eye of the storm
in het oog van de storm staan
estar a l'ull de l'huracà
être au cœur de la tempête
im Auge des Sturms stehen
Etymology
The phrase "estar en el ojo del huracán" comes from the literal eye of a hurricane, which is the calm center surrounded by a violent storm. Metaphorically, it describes being in the midst of turmoil or conflict, much like being in the storm's center. Did you know this vivid image helps convey being the focus of attention or trouble?
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"Estar en el ojo del huracán" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to be in the eye of the storm