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take flak

Idiom Military

Meaning

to receive strong criticism

Example Sentences

"The government took flak for its poor handling of the crisis."

Related Expressions

push your luck

take a risk hoping for more success

on the fast track

advancing quickly in a career or project

take up a hobby

to start a new hobby or leisure activity

make the tough calls

to make difficult decisions in challenging situations

to get the ball rolling

to start something, especially a project or task

salt of the earth

a very good and honest person