on the street

Also found in: Idioms.

	homeless.
	unemployed.
	not in prison, or released from prison; the murderer is still on the street.

See also: Street, Street, Street

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.

References in periodicals archive

Dancenoir is gearing up for its launch night on November 7 and the word on the street is that this a monthly party which could give Friday nights in Newcastle a much needed dose of vitality.

The beat goes on

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