open season

NOUN

legal period for an action

Synonyms

WEAK

hunting season legal hunting period period of attack piling on unrestrained attack

Example Sentences

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Hence it was something of open season on him.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“The real loser here is Intel, as it is now open season on all of its main product lines,” Windsor said, pointing to both its personal-computer and data-center chips.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

The Council’s refusal to comment has made it open season on speculation and rumors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

But to get in during the open season of May 23 through Sept. 7, you’ll need tickets, which are available now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2025

“I guess that makes them think it’s open season or something.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon