Economic downturn 

A term used to describe something such as a flat tire. Basically because everyone is blaming the "economic downturn" for everything.

Friend one: Dang! I got a flat tire!

Friend two: What are you going to do, its an economic downturn...

Economic downturn by Priz April 7, 2009

Economic Downturn 

When the state of the economy affects your social life.

"Hey Soph, want to go to Vegas?"
"Can't. Economic Downturn"

"why would you buy $40 worth of paper products during an economic downturn?"

In the midst of an economic downturn, Amanda frequents all convenience stores and takes a penny from the "take a penny leave a penny" tray.

Economic Downturn by Broke7386 December 18, 2008