salty dog

Definition

A grizzled veteran who's seen some things and isn't afraid to bend the rules to get what they want. This term describes someone whose experience has made them cunning enough to cut corners without hesitation.

Example Usage

That salty dog detective has been working the streets for thirty years—he knows every trick in the book.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=salty%20dog&defid=2201100)

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