fair game


noun

a legitimate or likely object of attack, mockery, etc.: With his fat, round face, the politician was fair game for the cartoonists.

Origin of fair game

First recorded in 1795–1805

British Dictionary definitions for fair game

fair game

noun

a legitimate object for ridicule or attack
hunting archaic quarry that may legitimately be pursued according to the rules of a particular sport

Idioms and Phrases with fair game

fair game

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]