head-hunting

head-hunting
noun slang informal
1. the custom of seeking out, decapitating, and preserving the heads of enemies as trophies.
2. A search for qualified individuals to fill certain positions.

The president sent a committee to the colleges and universities to do some head-hunting; we hope he finds some young talent.

3. A systematic destruction of opponents, especially in politics.

Billings was hired by the party to do some head-hunting among members of the opposition.


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