| 词汇 | open season on |
| 释义 | Idiom open season onopen season (on someone/something) a situation in which someone or something is criticized or treated unfairly.City newspapers have declared open season on the mayor.She feels it's almost like someone has declared open season on anyone who looks like a foreigner. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of open season (= the time of year when hunting is legal) open season (on someone or something)1. A period of unrestricted hunting on a particular type of animal. Because of the problems with overpopulation, the governor declared open season on deer across the entire state. 2. By extension, a situation or period of time in which someone or something is open to constant, unyielding criticism, scorn, or mistreatment. It's going to be open season if news of this scandal reaches the public. The president seems to be declaring open season on all politicians who disagree with his policies. open season onA period of unrestrained criticism or attack on something or someone, as in During an election year it's open season on all officeholders. This expression alludes to the period during which one may legally hunt or fish. [Colloquial; c. 1900] |
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