go through a lean patch
go through a lean patch
To experience or be in the midst of a period of failure, decline, or poor performance or results. Her business has been going through a bit of a lean patch lately. If things don't pick up soon, she might have to close shop. Though the team has gone through a lean patch in recent years, they still have a very devoted fanbase.
See also: go, lean, patch, through
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- have a lean patch
- a lean patch
- go through a bad patch
- go through, hit, etc. a bad/sticky patch
- go through a rough patch
- go through a sticky patch
- have a rough patch
- hit a bad patch
- hit a sticky patch
- a rough patch