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on the dole
dole 1 D0190100 (dōl)n.1. The distribution by the government of relief payments to the unemployed.2. A share of money, food, or clothing that has been charitably given: increasing the monthly dole given to poor families.3. Archaic One's fate.tr.v. doled, dol·ing, doles To give out, especially in portions or shares; allot or distribute. Often used with out: The mayor doled out jobs to those who had supported him in the election. See Synonyms at distribute.Idiom: on the dole Receiving regular relief payments from or as if from the government.
[Middle English dol, part, share, from Old English dāl; see dail- in Indo-European roots.]
dole 2 D0190100 (dōl)n. Archaic Sorrow; grief; dolor.
[Middle English dol, from Old French dol, deul, from Late Latin dolus, from Latin dolēre, to feel pain, grieve.]Translationson the dole
on the doleIn 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, onon the dolereceiving welfare money. I spent six months on the dole, and believe me, it's no picnic.See also: dole, on on the dole Receiving regular relief payments from or as if from the government.See also: dole, onEncyclopediaSeedoleOn the Dole
On the DoleA term describing one who relies on welfare or other forms of support from the state. Being on the dole may mean one receives food stamps, direct cash payments or, in rare cases, it may refer to government-sponsored medical care. The term is more common in British and Commonwealth countries than in the United States, and its use may be derogatory, depending on the context. |