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