on benefits
idiom
British
: receiving money from the government because of a low income or lack of income
a family on benefits
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Workers bore the burden of the payroll tax increases, and higher-income retirees bore the burden of the tax on benefits.
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Dennis W. Jansen, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
The state housing program provides grants, loans or a combination of both to projects that integrate public transportation and affordable housing, with an emphasis on benefits to disadvantaged and low-income communities.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
The changes have raised concerns about the potential impact on benefits for millions of recipients.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Employers, on the other hand, balance higher hourly costs against workforce flexibility, saving on benefits while sacrificing institutional knowledge.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Dennis W. Jansen, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
The state housing program provides grants, loans or a combination of both to projects that integrate public transportation and affordable housing, with an emphasis on benefits to disadvantaged and low-income communities.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
The changes have raised concerns about the potential impact on benefits for millions of recipients.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Employers, on the other hand, balance higher hourly costs against workforce flexibility, saving on benefits while sacrificing institutional knowledge.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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“On benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20benefits. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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