open season on something

open season on something
open 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)

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