Meaning of the word "come under fire" in English

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come under fire

US /kʌm ˈʌndər ˈfaɪər/
UK /kʌm ˈʌndə ˈfaɪə/
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Idiom

to be criticized severely for something you have done

Example:
The government has come under fire for its handling of the crisis.
The new policy immediately came under fire from opposition parties.