cannon fodder
cannon fodder
Definition
cannon fodder
noun
soldiers, sailors, etc. thought of as being expended (i.e., killed or maimed) or expendable in war
cannon fodder
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- become: You can easily become cannon fodder in religious strife.
- provide: He says the jihadists provide cannon fodder for the insurgency in the form of suicide bombers.
Adjective modifier
- more: With the absence of zombies, room has been made for far more intelligent cannon fodder.
Browse dictionary entries near cannon fodder
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