0 to make or (especially of metal) become less bright or a different colour --
1 to make people think that someone or something is less good: --
2 (of metal surfaces) to become less bright or a different color: --
[ T ] The scandal has tarnished the agency’s reputation.
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.