How to Pronounce "open season"
expression
OH-puhn SEE-zuhn
OH-puhn SEE-zuhn
Definition
'Open season' is the official time when it is allowed to hunt animals. It can also mean a period when it is easy or acceptable to criticize or attack someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊpən/ /ˈsizən
British English
ˈəʊpən/ /sˈiːzən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-puhn SEE-zuhn
UK
OH-puhn SEE-zuhn
Listen in Context
It's open season on politicians before elections.
During open season, hunters must have a license.
After the scandal, it was open season on the company.
Every time a mistake happens, it's open season on the coach.