boom-or-bust

boom-or-bust
/boohm"euhr bust"/, adj.
boom-and-bust.

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  • boom-and-bust — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: boom (IV) : an alternation of prosperity and depression; specifically : alternate periods of high and low levels of economic activity in the business cycle we re in for the biggest boom and bust … that we ve ever… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • boom-and-bust — /boohm euhn bust /, adj. characteristic of a period of economic prosperity followed by a depression. Also, boom or bust. [1940 45] * * * …   Universalium

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  • boom or bust — either large profits or large losses, rich or poor, feast or famine    In the oil business, it s boom or bust. Some years it s worth more than gold; other years it isn t worth the cost of production! …   English idioms

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