wet work

noun3

1. •
   Work within a gang or organization that involves killing or attacking people, for assassination or intimidation.

   • He had also done a lot of Louis Deems' wet work, especially when it came to intimidating juries. — 2009
2. •
   (euphemistic) A covert assassination performed by government operatives.

   • Joe: Victoria was the best wet work operator the Agency ever had. Woman 1: What does that mean? Victoria: I killed people, dearie. — 2010
3. •
   Cleaning tasks that involve scrubbing with cleansers.

   • Most of the time I clean with A.J. or another coworker, who vacuums while I do the wet work—bathrooms and kitchens. — 2011