cannon fodder

/ˌkænən ˌfɑdər/
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Definitions of cannon fodder
  1. noun
    soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire
    synonyms: fodder, fresh fish
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    type of:
    soldier
    an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
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