as boards have come under fire
English translation: because (or: at the same time as) boards(ie: boards which run companies,etc) have been heavily criticized
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| 3 +2 | because (or: at the same time as) boards(running companies)have been heavily criticized |
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| 4 | I presume you mean "Boards" as in Board of Directors? ..... |
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| 1 | the boards are pressed |
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peer agreement (net): +2because (or: at the same time as) boards(running companies)have been heavily criticized Explanation: under fire; from "fired upon by artillery, firearms, etc" metaphor |
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