23 entries under expression topic. ×

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out of work(adjective, idiom, dull, idle)
4
on the dole(adjective, idiom, idle, inactive)
3
laid off(verb, adjective, phrasal verb, idle)
1
at loose ends
1
in holding pattern(adjective, idiom, dull, idle)
1
on hold(adjective, dull, idle, sluggish)
1
on unemployment
1
out of a job(adjective, idiom, idle, inactive)
1
out of action(adjective, idiom, dull, idle)
1
out of commission(adjective, idiom, dull, idle)
1
out of employ
1
out of harness
1
out of service(adjective, idiom, dull, idle)
0
let go
0
made redundant
0
not working
0
on benefit
0
on welfare(adjective, unemployed, unwaged)
0
out at grass
0
out of employment
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