fair game

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fair game

1. a legitimate object for ridicule or attack

2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Hunting) Hunting archaic quarry that may legitimately be pursued according to the rules of a particular sport

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fair game - a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"

prey, quarry, target

victim - an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

Translations

fair game n to be fair game (person) → essere bersaglio legittimo

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