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*lean times (ahead) Fig. a future period of lowered income or revenue; a future period when there will be shortages of goods and suffering. (*Typically: be ~; cause ~; have ~; mean ~.) The economy is going sour which means lean times ahead. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Pretoria News newspaper said: "A potential political crisis could shake (financial) markets and dent an economy already experiencing lean times. Signs of lean times are unmistakable, with merchants, discount shops and travel agencies reporting slow business. Starting a business selling budget ranges are, unsurprisingly, more prosperous in lean times. |
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