on benefits
Definition of on benefits
British
: receiving money from the government because of a low income or lack of income a family on benefits
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benefitplay benefits
: an act of kindness : benefaction
: something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
: useful aid : help
: to be useful or profitable to
: to receive help or an advantage : to receive benefit
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