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open season
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open season
(noun)
open season
noun
open season
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of OPEN SEASON
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1
:
a time of year when it is legal to kill certain fish or animals
open season
for deer/bear
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:
a time when someone or something is being attacked or criticized by many people
—
often +
on
It's always
open season on
politicians!
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