on the dole

In receipt of assistance, financial or otherwise, from publicly or privately funded agencies (most often government-run), due to a certain level of hardship, poverty, or need. It was really disheartening having to go on the dole these past six months, but it was the only thing that kept our family afloat after I lost my job. Some people are very critical of those who have been on the dole for extended periods of time.

on the dole

receiving welfare money. I spent six months on the dole, and believe me, it's no picnic.

on the dole

Receiving regular relief payments from or as if from the government.

词组	on the dole
释义	on the dole on the dole In receipt of assistance, financial or otherwise, from publicly or privately funded agencies (most often government-run), due to a certain level of hardship, poverty, or need. It was really disheartening having to go on the dole these past six months, but it was the only thing that kept our family afloat after I lost my job. Some people are very critical of those who have been on the dole for extended periods of time. See also: dole, on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. on the dole receiving welfare money. I spent six months on the dole, and believe me, it's no picnic. See also: dole, on McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. on the dole Receiving regular relief payments from or as if from the government. See also: dole, on American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: on relief on welfare welfare be on welfare go on relief go on the dole go on welfare dole be on relief be on the dole
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