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gun for hire

/ˈɡʌn fɔːr ˈhaɪər/

الترجمة: شخص يعمل مقابل أجر لتنفيذ مهام خطيرة أو غير أخلاقية، وغالبًا ما يكون مرتزقًا أو قاتلًا مأجورًا يخدم من يدفع أكثر دون اعتبارات أخلاقية.

مدخل واحد

phrase

/ˈɡʌn fɔːr ˈhaɪər/C1informal
  • arشخص يعمل مقابل أجر لتنفيذ مهام خطيرة أو غير أخلاقية، وغالبًا ما يكون مرتزقًا أو قاتلًا مأجورًا يخدم من يدفع أكثر دون اعتبارات أخلاقية.

A person, typically a mercenary or professional, who is available for employment in any job or task, often implying a willingness to work for anyone who pays, regardless of moral or ethical considerations.

  1. Mercenary or hired killerC1informal

    A person who is paid to use a weapon to kill or harm others, often for criminal purposes.

    arقاتل مأجور

    • The movie features a mysterious gun for hire who works for the highest bidder.
    • He was known as a gun for hire in the underworld.
    • The detective tracked down a gun for hire involved in the assassination.
  2. Professional for hireC1informal

    A person who is willing to work for anyone who pays them, often used metaphorically for a skilled professional without loyalty.

    arمُحترِف مأجور

    • In the tech world, he's a gun for hire, taking on freelance projects for various companies.
    • She's a marketing gun for hire, helping startups with their campaigns.
    • The lawyer was a gun for hire, taking any case that paid well.