Fair Game Definition

noun
Game that may lawfully be hunted.
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Any legitimate object of attack or pursuit.
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(idiomatic) Actions permissible by the rules.

Pretending to be slow is fair game. Pretending to be injured is not.
The referee ruled the unprecedented play fair game.
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(idiomatic) An acceptable subject of criticism, scrutiny, or mockery.

Anyone running for office is fair game for criticism.
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Used other than as an idiom: see fair,‎ game.: a game that is fair, that does not involve cheating, etc.

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Fair Game Sentence Examples

  • Even celebrities who have passed away are fair game for fans.

  • In his mind, anyone tied to the Dawkins, no matter how obliquely, was fair game.

  • Nothing made the hours pass faster than a lively discussion, and Fritz was always fair game.

  • Today, I have grown too stout to fit into my karate costume, and am fair game for any villainous rent boy.

  • This means your couches, chairs, bedding and even the draperies may become fair game if your cat takes a liking to them.

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