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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For Evita, 5,000 £25 tickets are on sale for under 30s, key workers, and those on benefits. Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 16 June 2025 Therefore, a policy to eliminate taxes on benefits would not help them financially. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 16 May 2025 The brand is entering the North American and European beauty markets with a line of five SPFs that target diverse skin types and concerns, as well as focusing on benefits of protecting the skin from pollution and DNA repair. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 13 May 2025 Make the language simple, direct, and focused on benefits rather than features. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for on benefits

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“On benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20benefits. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.

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