on the panel

on the panel

old-fashioned Ill, not working, and receiving benefits (as from the government). Primarily heard in UK. A: "I haven't seen Paul around the office in a while. Is he all right?" B: "Last I heard, he was on the panel."
See also: on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
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  • a bad quarter of an hour
  • a pile Jack Rice couldn't jump over
  • a roll Jack Rice couldn't jump over
  • a stuffed shirt
  • (for) land('s) sake(s) (alive)
  • a bit of crackling
  • a whole team and the dog under the wagon
  • fashion
  • (draw the sword and) throw away the scabbard