draw somebody's fire

== English == === Verb === draw fire (third-person singular simple present draws fire, present participle drawing fire, simple past drew fire, past participle drawn fire) (literal, also figurative) In an armed encounter, to attract gunfire from an adversary, whether unintentionally or deliberately for the purpose of allowing one's allies or colleagues to gain a tactical advantage over the adversary. (idiomatic, by extension) To create a distraction that allows one's friends, co-workers, or other associates to gain an advantage over the distracted party. (idiomatic, by extension) To attract criticism or an angry reaction. === Anagrams === fireward