English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "mr wise paid off investigators years ago" Mean?
Learn what "mr wise paid off investigators years ago" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Neutral
Firm
Accuse
Mr.Wise paid off investigators years ago
It means the speaker is alleging that someone bribed investigators to influence the case.
From Faded Threads, Episode 53
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says a man paid investigators off years earlier.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about corruption or bribery in an investigation. It sounds formal and serious, and it usually fits crime or legal contexts.
Better ways to say it
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Mr. Wise paid off investigators years ago.
2
He paid off investigators.
3
Someone bribed the investigators years ago.
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