Idiom: Poacher Turned Gamekeeper
Meanings
How to pronounce "poacher turned gamekeeper":
AU
A person who now works against the same people they once supported.
Example Sentences
1
The notorious wildlife smuggler became a poacher turned gamekeeper after being caught by the authorities.
2
She worked as a hacker in her past but is now a respected cybersecurity expert, a true poacher turned gamekeeper.
3
The ex-convict took up a job as a security guard, a classic example of a poacher turned gamekeeper.
4
He used to be a corporate spy, but now he advises businesses on how to protect themselves from espionage - a poacher turned gamekeeper indeed.
5
The hacker turned cybersecurity consultant is a perfect embodiment of a poacher turned gamekeeper.
