__ Could Eat No Fat, His Wife Could Eat No Lean

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from The Netherlands, Group 2117, Puzzle 2 (Speed Skating).

Question is: __ Could Eat No Fat, His Wife Could Eat No Lean

and the answer is: JACKSPRAT

Word Meaning:

JACK — A coarse medieval coat of defence, especially one made of leather.

Definitions from Wiktionary.