Meaning of 'Poacher turned gamekeeper'
What does the saying 'Poacher turned gamekeeper' mean?
Idiom: Poacher turned gamekeeper
Meaning:
Someone who gets a legitimate job which is the opposite of their previous one. E.G a computer hacker who then helps to catch other hackers or an ex-bank robber who then advises banks on security.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Police & Crime |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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