open season

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Meaning · English

A period when someone or something is vulnerable to criticism or attack

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khoảng thời gian dễ bị chỉ trích hoặc tấn công

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Literally: hunting season when certain game can be hunted
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The politician's scandal made it open season for journalists

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “open season” mean?

A period when someone or something is vulnerable to criticism or attack Literally: hunting season when certain game can be hunted

Is “open season” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.