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Usually the expression "getting lean," has nothing to do with a fat person losing weight. It describes the need for a governmental or business organization to get by with fewer employees.

The government gets a piece of machinery which does the work of some employees. There is less work to be done. Slowly more workers are working than are needed. Someone figures out which ones can be dispensed with.

Businesses also get machinery. In addition, sales decrease. You will hear that expression.

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