Meaning of the word "hired gun" in English
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hired gun
US /ˈhaɪərd ˌɡʌn/
UK /ˈhaɪərd ˌɡʌn/
Noun
1.
a person whose services can be bought, especially a mercenary or assassin
Example:
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The company brought in a hired gun to deal with their legal troubles.
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He was known as a hired gun, always ready to take on dangerous assignments for a price.
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