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fair game

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. 1.Actions permissible by the rules.
  2. 2.A goal or an object that may legitimately be sought.
  3. 3.An acceptable subject or target for criticism, scrutiny, mockery, or attack.

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