cannon fodder
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cannon fodder
noun
cannon fodder
noun
Learner's definition of CANNON FODDER
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soldiers who are sent into battle even though it is likely that they will die
— sometimes used figuratively
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The poorly trained forces are little more than cannon fodder.
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The tabloids have been using her love life as cannon fodder for years.
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