on the dole
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used of a person who is unemployed but receives regular payment or benefits from the government
Dialect
British
British
Idiom
Örnekler
After losing his job, he has been on the dole for several months while searching for new employment.
Due to the economic downturn, many people are finding themselves on the dole for extended periods.
