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Phrase(s): fair game (for something)
someone or something that it is considered permissible to attack or abuse in some way. • I don’t like seeing articles exposing people’s private lives, but politicians are fair game for that kind of criticism. • Journalists always regard movie stars as fair game.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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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]
American Heritage Idioms