In the streets Meaning in English
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التعريف
Outdoors in public areas, especially along city roads or open spaces. It often refers to events, people, or activities happening outside buildings, usually in urban environments.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Often used to describe public protests ('protesters are in the streets'), social movements, poverty ('living in the streets'), or urban life. Usually implies being physically outside in urban public spaces, not just any road. Slightly more figurative than 'on the street', especially for activism.
جمل نموذجية
People are dancing in the streets after the big win.
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Some families live in the streets and need help.
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It is dangerous to play in the streets at night.
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After the announcement, crowds poured in the streets to celebrate.
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There were protests in the streets all weekend long.
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You can hear music in the streets during festivals here.
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