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The correct spelling is fair game.
How to pronounce fair game
noun
Say it like: Fay-r g-ame
The correct spelling is fair game. Actions permissible by the rules. For example: "Pretending to be slow is fair game. Pretending to be injured is not."
Usage Examples
“Pretending to be slow is fair game. Pretending to be injured is not.”
“After the middle sister's call from a friend's house, her slice of cake was fair game.”
“Anyone running for office is fair game for criticism.”
Definition
noun
- 1.Actions permissible by the rules.
- 2.A goal or an object that may legitimately be sought.
- 3.An acceptable subject or target for criticism, scrutiny, mockery, or attack.
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