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fair game

noun

a legitimate or likely object of attack, mockery, etc.:
With his fat, round face, the politician was fair game for the cartoonists.

fair game

noun

a legitimate object for ridicule or attack
archaic.
hunting quarry that may legitimately be pursued according to the rules of a particular sport

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fair game¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

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Idioms and Phrases

A legitimate target for attack or ridicule. For example, On his talk show, authors are considered fair game . This expression alludes to hunting. [Early 1800s]

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Slice apples and roast them with avocado oil, brown sugar, and enough baking spices to make your kitchen smell like fall—cinnamon, cardamom, clove and ginger are all fair game.

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For Nallon, those in the public eye will always be fair game.

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Adult women who drink alcohol, allow themselves to be alone with men, or who aren't virgins can be written off as fair game.

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So if you've experienced or witnessed potential price gouging, filing a complaint is fair game.

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Alcohol, drugs and whatever certain hell teenagers get up to online are all fair game.

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