A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
誰かの評判を傷つけることを目的とした記事や報道で、多くの場合偏ったまたは不公平なもの。 (dareka no hyouban o kizutsukeru koto o mokuteki to shita kiji ya houdou de ooku no baai katayotta mata wa fu kouhei na mono)
"The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a hit piece on the politician."
"編集者は政治家に対するそのような ヒット ピース を掲載した新聞を批判した。" (henshuusha wa seijika ni taisuru sono you na hitto piisu o keisai shita shinbun o hihan shita)
to delay making a decision until the next day
Involving serious risk or significant consequences.
To plan a way to achieve something.
trusting without questioning
Things are usually worst just before they improve.
feeling hopeless and defeated
