between projects

between projects

euphemism Unemployed. A: "I'm just between projects right now." B: "OK, you've been out of work for six months. It's time to start looking for a new job." Just tell the recruiter that you're between projects. She doesn't need to know that you got fired!
See also: between, project
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • between jobs
  • maker
  • down there
  • evening of life
  • debt to nature
  • down below
  • confirmed bachelor
  • dip into the blue
  • be gathered to (one's) fathers
  • do what comes naturally
References in periodicals archive
In addition, program managers who appropriate resources, develop cost estimations and allocate budgets can use models to identify clearly elements that currently are shared or have the potential to be shared between projects, highlighting and excising waste.
Sharing of the data between projects where appropriate and public release of data after publication will be a requirement for this initiative.