caught in the crossfire

US /kɔt ɪn ðə ˈkrɔsˌfaɪər/
UK /kɔt ɪn ðə ˈkrɔsˌfaɪər/
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apanhado no fogo cruzado, ser pego no meio de uma briga

to be involved in a situation where you are not directly involved but suffer the consequences of a conflict between two other parties

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The innocent civilians were caught in the crossfire of the warring factions.
Os civis inocentes foram apanhados no fogo cruzado das facções em guerra.
I didn't want to get caught in the crossfire between my two arguing friends.
Eu não queria ser apanhado no fogo cruzado entre meus dois amigos que estavam discutindo.