The phrase
"lean times" refers to periods when there is a lack of money, resources, or prosperity. It means experiencing financial difficulty or scarcity.
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Sentences with «lean times»
- In leaner times engagement was viewed as a cheap way to replace the salary and benefits they were cutting. (blog.simplyhired.com)
- We've been at it for 3.5 years and things are going really well, but you should plan for lean times in the early years. (slaw.ca)
- But they think maybe it was a way our body evolved to use vegetables to help preserve energy during lean times in our ancient past. (nutritionfacts.org)
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