On the street Meaning in English
expression
ON-thuh-STREET
on-thuh-STREET
Definition
In or on a public road, outside, or sometimes without a home or shelter. It can also mean generally available to the public or happening among ordinary people.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (physically outside, on the road or sidewalk) and figuratively (homelessness: 'he lives on the street'). Also used in phrases like 'news on the street' (what people are saying). Rarely used for indoor streets or malls.
Spanish: en la callePortuguese (BR): na ruaPortuguese (PT): na ruaChinese (Simplified): 在街上Chinese (Traditional): 在街上Hindi: सड़क परArabic: في الشارعBengali: রাস্তায়Russian: на улицеJapanese: 通りで - 路上でVietnamese: trên đườngKorean: 거리에서Turkish: caddede - sokaktaUrdu: سڑک پرIndonesian: di jalan
Example Sentences
The kids are playing on the street.
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He lives on the street.
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There are many shops on the street.
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I just heard some news on the street about that new restaurant.
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People on the street were celebrating after the big win.
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You can find amazing food on the street in this city.
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