enemy lines
definitions
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The physical position, formation, or defensive boundary held by an opposing military force.es: líneas enemigas
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The territory, social sphere, or area of influence controlled by an opposing group or ideology.es: territorio enemigo
examples
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The spy managed to slip past the enemy lines unnoticed.
El espía logró pasar las líneas enemigas sin ser detectado.
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The journalist felt like she was walking into enemy lines when she entered the rival political headquarters.
La periodista sintió que entraba en territorio enemigo cuando ingresó a la sede política rival.