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Hatchet Man
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Hatchet Man
A person who is charged with the task of destroying the reputation of an enemy. Hatchet men are most common in politics (the term was popularized due to the Watergate scandal), but they may be used in business as well.
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Nevertheless, Kirk can't wait to get re-acquainted with the old Shore Road venue for a proverbial David and Goliath cup tie against Stephen Baxter's high-flying Hatchetmen.
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Byline: Russell Lynch reports LITTLE more than a year ago, private equity firms were in the firing line as they struggled against a reputation as greedy hatchetmen profiteering on some of the UK's bestknown corporate names.
Private equity is biding its time; The days of big buy-outs and fast ... by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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