Pronunciation: /fɛr ɡeɪm/
noun an event in which the outcome is uncertain and each side has a fair chance of winning
A1 In hide and seek, everyone is fair game.
A2 During the game of tag, anyone who is running is fair game.
B1 In a competitive job market, all applicants are fair game for recruiters.
B2 When it comes to political debates, no topic is off limits and everything is fair game.
C1 In the world of business, competitors are fair game for strategic moves and market share acquisition.
C2 During negotiations, all tactics are fair game as long as they are within legal boundaries.
adjective legitimate or acceptable to be treated in a certain way
A1 In a game of tag, everyone is fair game.
A2 During the scavenger hunt, all items hidden in the park are fair game.
B1 In a debate, all arguments should be considered fair game.
B2 When negotiating a deal, all terms should be fair game for discussion.
C1 In a competitive market, all strategies are fair game to gain an advantage.
C2 In politics, all tactics are fair game to win an election.
formal In a competitive market, all businesses are considered fair game for scrutiny by regulatory authorities.
informal When it comes to playing basketball, anyone is fair game for a one-on-one match.
slang If you want to tease him about his crush, he's fair game for some friendly teasing.
figurative Once she entered the political arena, she knew that her personal life would be fair game for the media to dissect.
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