Idioms

do a hatchet job on

do a hatchet job on (someone or something)

To make a very critical attack on someone or something, especially through media outlets. The movie critic did a real hatchet job on the new film in this week's paper. Of course that guy would do a hatchet job on our company—we're competitors, and he's trying to drum up business for himself. Why did that actress use her interview to do a hatchet job on her ex? She had to know that would make her look bad.
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do a hatchet job on

criticize savagely.
See also: hatchet, job, on
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Channel 4, though, blatantly tried to do a hatchet job on the 35-year-old - and failed miserably.
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In each case, the videotape will be stored in a safe-deposit box or vault for use in court should the dentist do a hatchet job on the lower molars, the mechanic lie about replacing the clutch, the dry cleaner spill beer all over the mink stole, the tofu saag with chulcha paratha on the side cause hepatitis, or the hotel in Antigua turn out to be rat-infested.
The eyes have it
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