das Freiwild
Translation
fair game, easy prey, outlaw
Examples
Ohne Gesetze sind die Bürger Freiwild.
Without laws, the citizens are fair game.
Der Whistleblower wurde zum Freiwild erklärt.
The whistleblower was declared fair game.
Grammar Patterns
to be considered fair game ((sb.)) is considered fair game Without protection, they are considered fair game.
to declare ((sb.)) fair game The government declared the rebels fair game.
Similar Words
Opfer (victim), Gejagter (the hunted), Schutzloser (defenseless person)
Etymology
From 'frei' (free) + 'Wild' (game, wild animals). Literally means 'free game'.
Memory Tips
Picture a wild animal that is 'free' to be hunted, without any protection. This concept is then applied metaphorically to unprotected people.