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fair game

NOUN
legitimate target
Synonyms
WEAK
clear stage even break fair field fair play fair shake level playing field prey quarry target up for grabs

Example Sentences

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Meddling in-laws, persuasive friends, even a therapist or clergy member are all fair game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

This could be fair game territory for legally recording because law has not kept pace with technology.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Sir Elton said that while he had devoted his life to music, "this does not mean deeply personal things which I have a right to deal with in private are fair game".

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Yet it’s a mistake to conclude that everything about us is fair game for public consumption.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

When a scythe wants to travel, any seat is fair game.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman