mâcher

J'ai l'impression que avons mâché la besogne du Conseil. En effet, nous avons remis de l'ordre dans certains aspects de la proposition, ce qui devrait favoriser l'émergence d'un cadre réglementaire raisonnable.
It seems to me that we may have been doing some of the Council's homework for it, and tidying up some of those aspects which will contribute to a sensible regulatory framework.
Nous avons mâché des feuilles de coca pour éviter le mal d'altitude.
We chewed coca leaves to prevent altitude sickness.
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