Attila the Hun

Attila the Hun
a) A king of the tribes of Huns.

He also told me that while Rehr, in person, could be “a gracious and friendly guy,” he was clearly “the Attila the Hun of the alcoholic beverage industry.

b) A tyrant; a person characterized by ruthless aggressiveness.

He didnt know then that he had hired the Attila the Hun of ambitious young lawyers.


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