English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "he was hired" Mean?
Learn what "he was hired" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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He was hired by someone else to
It explains that the person's job was to frighten someone rather than injure them.
From Mysterious Murderer, Episode 26
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is explaining that a hired person was meant to scare Lily, not physically hurt her.
Usage Scenario
Use this when clarifying a threat or accusation in a crime or conflict context. It is not a casual everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
He was hired to intimidate Lily, not hurt her.
2
He was supposed to scare her, not hurt her.
3
His job was intimidation, not violence.
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