| 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 |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
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]