Lindsey Buckingham

The rest of the band had a cynical view towards the way 'Tusk' was made and the reasons why I thought it was important to move into new territory. It wasn't just negativity. There was open hostility. Then I got a certain amount of flak because it didn't sell as many as 'Rumours.

American Musician

Bubba Wallace

I've hit a couple barriers out there on the racetrack growing up. There's definitely been some flak in the way. I've been able to handle that the best I could, ignore it, use that as motivation.

American Driver

Donald Rumsfeld

Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles, aside from all the static, are the goals set. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals.

American Politician

Adriano Zumbo

Coming from an Italian family, my parents had supermarkets and they said I had to take over as any son should take over the family business - I copped a lot of flak when I said 'no.

Australian Chef

Ed Kowalczyk

All of my favorite artists who inspired me were never afraid to be uncool and never afraid to wear their hearts on their sleeves - no matter how much flak they took for it.

Tori Amos

My father was strict, but he recognised my ability and got a lot of flak from the church for supporting me.

Caitlyn Jenner

I have gotten more flak for being a conservative Republican than I have for being trans.

American Athlete

Joe Biden

I'm not big on flak jackets and tie-dyed shirts. You know, that's not me.

American President

Chuck Palahniuk

I take a lot of flak from the counter-establishment for selling out.

American Novelist

Harris Faulkner

I get flak from everybody, which is how I know I'm living my truth.

American Journalist

Used metaphorically to describe verbal criticism or attacks, not physical ones.

Figurative Usage

Implies the criticism received is harsh and possibly overwhelming.

Negative Connotation

Commonly used in casual or informal settings; less likely in formal texts.

Informal Context

Originated from military as an abbreviation of 'Fliegerabwehrkanone' (anti-aircraft gun).

Military Origin

Specific to military combat; refers to gunfire from the ground aimed at aircraft.

Combat Context

Conveys a clear, real danger to aircraft and crews in a combat zone.

Literal Danger

 and how that influenced the start of World War I, where the entire time my heart and my head were on my soldiers who were now throwing on Kevlars and grabbing their flak vests and figuring out how exactly do I change around

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 so they're like living flak jackets. The mothers are worried and quickly scoop up the youngest. Here, the two males face each other. The family man backs towards one of his more loyal wives, calling for support.

Defending a Monkey Harem...

 the killers used this customized armored war wagon the getaway band was then dumped in the malls north parking lot inside were several rifles pistols and shotguns some ammunition and flak vests

Flak

Figurative Usage

Negative Connotation

Informal Context

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