expression, godan verb (-tsu)
be in the firing line; bear the brunt; face criticism
Idiomatic expression meaning to be the target of attacks, criticism, or difficult questions, often in a public or confrontational setting.
新社長は就任早々、矢面に立たされた。
The new president was put in the firing line right after taking office.
彼は記者会見で矢面に立って厳しい質問に答えた。
He faced tough questions at the press conference, bearing the brunt of the criticism.