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open season (on someone) Fig. a period of time when everyone is criticizing someone. (Based on open season (on some creature).) It seems as if it's always open season on politicians. At the news conference, it was open season on the mayor. open season a period of time when people criticize or unfairly treat a particular person or group of people (often + on ) With the publication of these two reports, it seems to be open season again on single mothers. Newspaper editors have declared open season on the royal family. open season (on somebody/something) a situation in which someone or something is criticized or treated unfairly City newspapers have declared open season on the mayor. She feels it's almost like someone has declared open season on anyone who looks like a foreigner. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of open season (the time of year when hunting is legal) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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