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obvious target

[/ˈɒbviəs ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
noun phrasepl: obvious targets
alvo óbvio
1. A person, group, or object that is clearly vulnerable, exposed, or likely to be the focus of attack, criticism, or attention
The new student became an obvious target for bullying.
O novo aluno se tornou um alvo óbvio para bullying.
2. Something or someone that logically or naturally stands out as the most likely candidate for selection, blame, or action
As the CEO, she was an obvious target for criticism during the scandal.
Como CEO, ela era um alvo óbvio para críticas durante o escândalo.
NYC Slang
easy mark; sitting duck
Synonyms
easy targetsitting duckvulnerable targetlikely candidateprime targetnatural target
Antonyms
hidden targetprotected targetunlikely candidateinconspicuous target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alvo óbvio
most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
alvo evidente
alternative and equally common in Portugal
São Paulo
alvo fácil
colloquial variant meaning 'easy target'

Related Idioms & Phrases

low-hanging fruit
fish in a barrel
sitting duck
have a target on one's back
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