fixer
Translation
repair person, problem solver, intermediary, drug dealer
Examples
We need a fixer to sort out this mess.
We need a fixer to sort out this mess.
He's a well-known political fixer in the city.
He's a well-known political fixer in the city.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) fixer ((for sth.)) a person who solves problems for (sth.) He is a fixer for difficult situations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: repairman, troubleshooter, go-between
Etymology
From the verb 'to fix' (to repair, to solve) plus the agent noun suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
Think of a person who 'fixes' problems, whether they are mechanical, social, or political.