Synonyms

fair game

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.

Origin:
1795–1805
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Fair game is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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fair game
 
n
1.  a legitimate object for ridicule or attack
2.  archaic hunting quarry that may legitimately be pursued according to the rules of a particular sport

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Idioms & Phrases

fair game

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]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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