Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cannon Fodder.
Cannon Fodder - as a noun
Soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"During the war, young soldiers were often seen as cannon fodder by their commanding officers."
"The general showed little regard for the lives of his soldiers, treating them as mere cannon fodder."
"The recruitment of impoverished individuals was considered a way to secure a constant source of cannon fodder."
"Many soldiers felt resentful of being treated as cannon fodder by their superiors."
"The novel depicts the tragic fate of the protagonist, who is sent into battle as cannon fodder."
