Scofflaws, cheats, deadbeats and other losers use this phrase as an excuse for their miserable failures in managing their money
by SimpleSpyman January 27, 2009
You can now effectively contribute to any conversation simply by adding "not in this economy" at the end.
by bublygreenWonderbread June 6, 2009
the reason why you lost your job, your 401k was wiped out, you don't have health care, your wife left you, and your dog died. there should be a country song about it.
by bumbleclot January 30, 2009
Uggo: Do you want to go get some dinner on Friday night?
You: Not with this economy.
Uggo: I'll pay.
You: Crap.
You: Not with this economy.
Uggo: I'll pay.
You: Crap.
by Minbargen June 9, 2009
Ex 1. "In this economy, it's okay to not shower for six days."
Ex 2. "In this economy, it's necessary to limit a few of the extra rights of the people."
Ex 2. "In this economy, it's necessary to limit a few of the extra rights of the people."
by Johnnytherockhammer October 19, 2011
a preface or tag line used to mollify or quantify any ridiculous or unscrupulous action or statement
yeah i shoplifted some gum earlier today, but you know In This Economy...
In This Economy...who bothers to shower anyway.
In This Economy...who bothers to shower anyway.
by Chucky G March 12, 2009
1. Oh economy! I forgot to grab my phone!
2. This blueberry bagel tastes like economy.
3. Goddamn neighbors keep leaving dog economy on my front lawn!
2. This blueberry bagel tastes like economy.
3. Goddamn neighbors keep leaving dog economy on my front lawn!
by Lorelai Parker November 4, 2009