(idiomatic) A journalistic or other treatment which portrays its subject in a very unfavorable manner; a work of criticism which aims to destroy a reputation.

A job that has been botched.

(idiomatic) An uninteresting, low-level, low-paying job.

A large quantity of cheap items. / A quantity of miscellaneous items sold together.

One's principal job; one's regular means of income.

(euphemistic) A covert assassination performed by government operatives. / (figuratively) A vicious attack (on someone's reputation, ideals etc.); a hatchet job.

Very bad news.

(idiomatic) A great amount of patience.

A person who, in trying to offer help or advice, says something that simply adds to the distress. / (obsolete, slang) A boil.

A job where employment status is guaranteed by a union; a sinecure.