lean and mean
lean and mean
Ready, able, and willing to work hard and achieve the desired results, especially in an efficient or dominant manner. We've been training every day in the off-season, so our team is looking lean and mean this year. After 15 years of experience in this industry, our little accounting firm is lean and mean.
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lean and mean
Fig. fit and ready for hard, efficient work. Dave got himself lean and mean and is ready to play in Saturday's game. The management is lean and mean and looks to turn a profit next year.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
lean and mean
mod. capable and ready for hard, efficient work. Ron got himself lean and mean and is ready to play in Saturday’s game.
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