hired gun

A person, often a professional, who is hired to perform a specific task, especially one involving violence, intimidation, or specialized expertise, without personal loyalty to the employer.

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1. Professional for hire C1 informal american

   A person, often a specialist or expert, who is hired to perform a specific task, especially one that is difficult or controversial.

   • The company brought in a hired gun to fix the financial crisis.
   • He's a hired gun for the law firm, handling their toughest cases.
   • They hired a political consultant as a hired gun for the campaign.

   ruНаёмный специалистesPistolero a sueldofrMercenaire (professionnel à louer)deGekaufter SpezialistptProfissional contratadozh受雇专家arمُستأجَر للقيام بمهمة

2. Mercenary or assassin C1 informal american

   A person who is paid to use a weapon, such as a gun, to kill or harm others, often in a criminal context.

   • The mob boss sent a hired gun to silence the witness.
   • In the movie, the villain was a cold-blooded hired gun.
   • The detective tracked down the hired gun who committed the murder.

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