fair game

Example Sentences

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"Such people are not fair game for persecution at the hands of the state."

From Salon

“Once the defendant takes the stand and testifies almost everything is fair game at that point. We’ll see where it goes,” the judge said.

From Seattle Times

“It is the one thing I will have to show for dedicating my life to games. And somebody decided that was just fair game.”

From Washington Post

Should you be feeling social, it’s fair game to engage with your neighbor at the beginning and end of your flight.

From Washington Post

Don’t assume that any public land is fair game.

From New York Times