도마 위에 올라요 · 도마 위에 올랐어요 (르 irregular)
to come under fire; to become the target of criticism
Example
그 정책이 국회에서 도마 위에 올랐습니다.
The policy came under fire in the National Assembly.
Word parts
Literally 'to be put on the cutting board,' like food about to be cut.
Good to know
Often shortened to 도마에 오르다; frequent in news about officials and policies.