fair game

• Persona o cosa que se considera un blanco legítimo para la crítica, el ataque o la burla, a menudo en un contexto competitivo o humorístico. También puede referirse a algo que es aceptable explotar o de lo que se puede abusar sin restricciones.

A person or thing that is considered a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or pursuit, often in a competitive or humorous context.

1. B2informal

   A person or thing that is considered a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or exploitation.

   blanco legítimo

   • Politicians are often considered fair game for satirists.
   • In the debate, no topic was off-limits; everything was fair game.
   • The new intern felt like fair game for all the office pranks.

2. Open to pursuitB2formal

   Something that is allowed to be hunted, pursued, or taken, especially in a game or competition.

   Presa legítima

   • In the wild, any animal that is not protected is fair game for hunters.
   • During the scavenger hunt, any item on the list was fair game.
   • In this negotiation, all assets are fair game for discussion.