HyperDic: fair_game

English > 1 sense of the expression fair game:
NOUNperson fair game, prey, quarry, targeta person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule / ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
English > fair game: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule / ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence.
Example "everyone was fair game"
Synonymsprey, quarry, target
BroadervictimAn unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
Spanishblanco, presa
Catalanpresa

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