open season
noun
a specific season or time of year when it is legal to catch or hunt for fish or game protected at all other times by the law.
a period of time in which a person or thing is exposed to criticism, attack, or recrimination: Election year is open season on all incumbents.
Origin of open season
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
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British Dictionary definitions for open season
open season
noun
a specified period of time in the year when it is legal to hunt or kill game or fish protected at other times by law
(often foll by on)
a time when criticism or mistreatment is common
open season on women employees