How to Pronounce "lean and mean"
expression
ˈɫin/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmin
LEEN-and-MEEN
lˈiːn/ /ˈænd/ /mˈiːn
leen-and-MEEN
Definition
Describes a person, group, or organization that is highly efficient, powerful, and focused on results, usually by having only the essentials and cutting out anything unnecessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫin/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmin
British English
lˈiːn/ /ˈænd/ /mˈiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEN-and-MEEN
UK
leen-and-MEEN
Listen in Context
Our company is now lean and mean after cutting unnecessary costs.
He wants his team to be lean and mean to win the tournament.
Their business approach is definitely lean and mean.
We're running a lean and mean operation—just five people, but we get it done.