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On the dole Meaning in English

expression

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdoʊɫ
AHN thuh DOHL
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈəʊl
ON thuh DOHL

释义

Receiving government payments because you are unemployed. Used mainly in British English.

用法与细微差别

Strictly informal, British English. Refers specifically to unemployment benefits, not other types of government aid. Commonly used as 'be on the dole.' Avoid in formal writing. In American English, 'on welfare' is more common.

例句

He has been on the dole for six months.

basic

My uncle is on the dole after losing his job.

basic

Many people were on the dole during the crisis.

basic

I hate being on the dole, but I can't find a new job right now.

natural

She used to be on the dole, but now she's started her own business.

natural

If you are on the dole, you have to sign in every two weeks at the job centre.

natural