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lean period

[/liːn ˈpɪriəd/]
nounpl: lean periods
período de escassez
1. A time of scarcity, shortage, or reduced activity, especially in business, finances, or resources
The company faced a lean period during the economic downturn.
A empresa enfrentou um período de escassez durante a recessão econômica.
2. A time when resources, money, or supplies are limited or difficult to obtain
Farmers often struggle during the lean period before harvest.
Os agricultores frequentemente enfrentam dificuldades durante o período de escassez antes da colheita.
NYC Slang
dry spell, rough patch
Synonyms
hard timesdifficult perioddry spellshortage periodscarcity period
Antonyms
prosperous periodboom periodabundant periodrich period

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
período de escassez
Most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
fase difícil
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
período de carência
Common in Portuguese usage
Portugal
época de magra
Idiomatic expression in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten one's belt (during a lean period)
weather the storm (through a lean period)
make ends meet (during lean times)
a lean year
lean times
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