hired muscle en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
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(idiomatic, uncountable, usually) Person who is hired or asked to perform tasks or duties requiring physical strength.
He used a hired muscle to remove the unruly from the audience.
They were often hired muscle during labor strikes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hired muscles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |