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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Last month, after being picked by Trump to oversee Department of Agriculture nutritional benefits programs, including SNAP, Kansas state Rep. Patrick Penn, a Wichita Republican, promised to crack down on benefits fraud.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
Workers for years were drawn to Silicon Valley for its idealistic values, perks and job security, but since 2022, tech companies have cut back on benefits and conducted ongoing rounds of layoffs.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 6 May 2025
Eliminating the tax on benefits, therefore, could put as much as $4,200 a year back in the pockets of an average benefit-collecting household.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
For Evita, 5,000 £25 tickets are on sale for under 30s, key workers, and those on benefits.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 16 June 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
Workers for years were drawn to Silicon Valley for its idealistic values, perks and job security, but since 2022, tech companies have cut back on benefits and conducted ongoing rounds of layoffs.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 6 May 2025
Eliminating the tax on benefits, therefore, could put as much as $4,200 a year back in the pockets of an average benefit-collecting household.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
For Evita, 5,000 £25 tickets are on sale for under 30s, key workers, and those on benefits.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 16 June 2025
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“On benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20benefits. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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