easy mark

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eas′y mark′


n.
one who is easily deceived or tricked.
[1895–1900]
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Noun1.easy mark - a defenseless victim
sitting duck
dupe, victim - a person who is tricked or swindled
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mon gar., it is very well when you do but shoot at a shield, but when there is a man behind the shield, and he rides at you with wave of sword and glint of eyes from behind his vizor, you may find him a less easy mark."
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