horse trader

• شخص ماهر في التفاوض أو المساومة، غالبًا بدهاء أو براعة؛ كان يُطلق أصلًا على من يتجر في الخيول، ثم صار يُستعمل مجازًا لكل مفاوض عنيد أو ماكر، خاصة في السياسة أو الأعمال.

A person who is skilled at negotiating or bargaining, often in a shrewd or clever manner; originally referred to someone who trades horses, but now used figuratively for any tough negotiator, especially in politics or business.

1. Literal meaningB1formal

   A person who buys and sells horses as a profession.

   تاجر الخيول

   • The horse trader examined the animal's teeth before making an offer.
   • He worked as a horse trader at the local market.
   • Horse traders often travel to different towns to sell their animals.

2. Figurative meaningB2informalamerican

   A person who is skilled at negotiating or making deals, often in a shrewd or clever way.

   تاجر ماهر

   • He's a real horse trader when it comes to business contracts.
   • The politician was known as a horse trader, always striking deals behind closed doors.
   • She's a horse trader in the real estate market, always getting the best price.