The game was a turkey shoot because the other team had no defense.
turkey shoot
idiomA situation in which numerous weapons are discharged against prey, opponents, or victims who have little ability to protect or defend themselves.
With the enemy trapped in the open valley, the battle quickly became a turkey shoot for the well-armed soldiers.
The poorly prepared startup faced a turkey shoot when the industry giant entered the market with vastly superior resources and predatory pricing.
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cold turkey
A sudden and complete withdrawal from a dependent substance, especially a drug.
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jive turkey
A fool, a chump, a target for jiving.
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shoot 'em up
A piece of media which depicts considerable gunplay.
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shoot down
To criticize (a request) to the point of preclusion.
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shoot first and ask questions later
To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation.
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shoot from the lip
To speak confidently and unhesitantly but without careful forethought or a reliable knowledge of important facts pertaining to the subject matter.
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shoot holes
Find faults.
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shoot off
To do (something, usually a written or verbal communication) quickly, and without hesitation or forethought.