Also means
figurative target of criticism
Usage Note
Zielscheibe is the circular target used in archery and shooting sports, with the Mittelpunkt (centre) as the highest-value zone. Figuratively zur Zielscheibe werden means to become the target of mockery or criticism — a very common metaphorical extension in journalism.
Examples
"Der Bogenschütze traf die Zielscheibe dreimal hintereinander in die Mitte."
Natural Translation
The archer hit the target in the centre three times in a row.
Literal Translation
The archer hit the target three times in-a-row in the centre.
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