Example: Después del error, el jefe está en el disparadero.
Definition
"Estar en el disparadero" means to be in a vulnerable or exposed position, often facing criticism or danger. It describes someone who is under scrutiny or at risk, such as a boss after making a mistake, like in the example: 'Después del error, el jefe está en el disparadero.'
Translations
to be under pressure
onder vuur liggen
estar en el punt de mira
être sous pression
unter Beschuss stehen
Etymology
The phrase "estar en el disparadero" literally translates to 'to be in the firing line.' It originates from military terminology, where being in the disparadero meant being in the line of fire or a target for shooting. Over time, it evolved into a metaphor for being exposed to criticism or danger.
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"Estar en el disparadero" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to be under pressure