be in the pay of somebody/something

be in the pay of (someone or something)

To work or do business for a person or group, usually clandestinely. Oh, he isn't in the pay of the mob—that's just a rumor. It's clearly a conflict of interest if he's in the pay of the industry group. I'm not in the pay of the company, these are just my own opinions on the product.

See also: of, pay

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be in the pay of somebody/something

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be in somebody’s/something’s pay

(usually disapproving) be working for somebody or for an organization, often secretly: He’s been in the pay of our rivals for the last ten years.

See also: of, pay, somebody, something

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