Pronunciation: /liːn ənd miːn/
adjective describing a person or organization that is efficient and effective with minimal resources
A1 The cat is lean and mean.
A2 The team's strategy was to be lean and mean in order to win the game.
B1 The company adopted a lean and mean approach to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
B2 The new software is designed to be lean and mean, focusing on essential features for better performance.
C1 The military unit operated in a lean and mean manner to accomplish their mission with precision.
C2 The athlete's training regimen was lean and mean, resulting in a strong and competitive performance at the championship.
conjunction joining word that connects words, phrases, or clauses
A1 The cat is lean and mean.
A2 The company operates in a lean and mean manner to stay competitive.
B1 The new fitness program promises to make you lean and mean in just a few weeks.
B2 The military unit was known for being lean and mean, always ready for action.
C1 The startup was able to succeed in the market by operating in a lean and mean fashion.
C2 The athlete maintained a lean and mean physique through rigorous training and diet.
formal The company has implemented a new strategy to become more lean and mean in order to increase efficiency.
informal Our team is trying to be more lean and mean so we can get more work done in less time.
slang We gotta be lean and mean if we want to beat our competitors in the market.
figurative His writing style is very lean and mean, with no unnecessary words or fluff.
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