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Newguest Posted 9 years ago
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Lean and mean ...
What does it mean when somebody uses the phrase "lean and mean" to describe a dish?
For example: lean and mean broccoli soup.
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It's saying that the soup may be lean (has very little fat), but it is not boring. Take a look at entry #4 for "mean" as an adjective in the link below. "
- It's saying that the soup may be lean (has very little fat), but it is not boring.
- Take a look at entry #4 for "mean" as an adjective in the link below.
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It's saying that the soup may be lean (has very little fat), but it is not boring.
Take a look at entry #4 for "mean" as an adjective in the link below.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/mean
Note also the rhyme involved: "mean", "lean."
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