open season

NOUN

legal period for an action

Synonyms

WEAK

hunting season legal hunting period period of attack piling on unrestrained attack

Example Sentences

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“The real loser here is Intel, as it is now open season on all of its main product lines,” Windsor said, pointing to both its personal-computer and data-center chips.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

The Council’s refusal to comment has made it open season on speculation and rumors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

But to get in during the open season of May 23 through Sept. 7, you’ll need tickets, which are available now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2025

Now, there is an open season on pythons, meaning they can be killed at any time of year, without any permit required and with no limits on how many can be taken.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2023

For weeks it had been open season on the eighth grade president, but he hung in there.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman