Hired gun Meaning in English
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Definition
A 'hired gun' is someone paid to do a difficult or dangerous job, often used for a professional (like a lawyer or consultant) brought in to solve a problem, or literally for a contract killer.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal; literal meaning (contract killer) is less common in everyday speech than the figurative use for experts brought in to fix tough situations ('They brought in a hired gun to handle the negotiations'). Used in business, law, or consulting.
Example Sentences
The company hired a hired gun to fix their problems.
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He acted like a hired gun during the trial.
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A hired gun was sent to finish the job.
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They brought in a hired gun to turn the failing project around.
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As soon as trouble started, the boss called in his hired gun.
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Don’t mess with him—he’s their best hired gun.
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