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Definition of open season noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

open season

noun
 
/ˌəʊpən ˈsiːzn/
 
/ˌəʊpən ˈsiːzn/
[singular]
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  1. open season (for something) the time in the year when it is legal to hunt and kill particular animals or birds, or to catch fish, for sport opposite close season
  2. open season for/on somebody/something a time when criticizing a particular group of people becomes very popular, as if it is no longer important to be polite or fair
    • It seems to be open season on teachers now.
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