silly season
idiomA period, usually during the summertime, when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting light-hearted, offbeat, or bizarre stories.
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close season
A situation or period in which some activity is forbidden or discontinued.
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gooseberry season
A period, usually during the summertime, when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting light-hearted, offbeat, or bizarre stories.
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open season
A situation or period in which some activity is routinely carried on.
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play silly buggers
To act in a stupid or reckless manner.
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silly me
An expression used to convey mild self-deprecation or to acknowledge a mistake or oversight.
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silly money
A ridiculously large (or, less commonly, small) sum of money.