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Open season Meaning in English

expression

ˈoʊpən/ /ˈsizən
OH-puhn SEE-zuhn
ˈəʊpən/ /sˈiːzən
OH-puhn SEE-zuhn

释义

'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.

用法与细微差别

Literally about hunting but very common figuratively for criticism or attack: 'It's open season on politicians.' Usually informal. Don't confuse with 'hunting season' (literal only). Often used with 'on + target group': 'open season on teachers.'

例句

It's open season on politicians before elections.

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During open season, hunters must have a license.

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After the scandal, it was open season on the company.

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Every time a mistake happens, it's open season on the coach.

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It feels like it's always open season on social media these days.

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Deer open season starts in November.

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