Fair Game (Noun)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As the opposing team's star player, she was fair game for the defenders' aggressive tactics.
- As soon as he announced his candidacy, his opponents made him fair game for personal attacks.
- In the competitive world of business, anyone who got in their way was fair game for sabotage.
- After walking alone at night, she became fair game for the local muggers.
- When he disagreed with the crowd, he suddenly became fair game for ridicule.