hatchet job
The term "hatchet job" is often used to describe a severe and biased critique aimed at damaging someone's reputation or drastically cutting down expenditures.
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Definition
C1Journalism
(informal)A harsh and unfair critique intended to harm someone's reputation.
Example
- The article was a hatchet job on the politician, filled with unfounded accusations.
C1Economics
(informal)A program or action that significantly reduces expenditure.
Example
- The new budget plan was a hatchet job, slashing funding for many essential services.
Similar
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