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be fair game
be fair game
To be legitimately or permissably targeted for something, such as criticism, use, or discussion. As the youngest sibling, I'm always fair game for mockery at family events. If you're playing football with us, then you're fair game to get tackled.
be fair game
to be easy to criticize, or to deserve criticism Members of the Royal family are considered fair game by journalists.