wet work

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Noun

wet work (uncountable)

1. (euphemistic) Covert assassination performed by government operatives.
2. (by extension) Work within a gang or organization that involves killing or attacking people, for assassination or intimidation.
3. Cleaning tasks that involve scrubbing with cleansers.

Translations

• Russian: мо́крое де́ло

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