On/walking the streets

idiomatic phrase

To be outside, usually walking around or aimlessly wandering.

She was on the streets all night because she had nowhere to go.
Visual representation of "on/walking the streets" - To be outside, usually walking around or aimlessly wandering

Often appears as...

  • on the streets all night
  • living on the streets
idiomatic phrase

To be homeless or without a place to live.

After losing his job, he ended up walking the streets.
Visual representation of "on/walking the streets" - To be homeless or without a place to live

Often appears as...

  • walking the streets homeless
  • left walking the streets

Usage tips

Disapproving

idiomatic phrase

To be involved in prostitution.

Some people had no choice but to earn money by walking the streets.
Visual representation of "on/walking the streets" - To be involved in prostitution

Often appears as...

  • walking the streets at night
  • forced to walk the streets

Usage tips

Disapproving

idiomatic phrase

To be outside, usually walking around or aimlessly wandering.

She was on the streets all night because she had nowhere to go.
Visual representation of "on/walking the streets" - To be outside, usually walking around or aimlessly wandering

Often appears as...

  • on the streets all night
  • living on the streets
idiomatic phrase

To be homeless or without a place to live.

After losing his job, he ended up walking the streets.
Visual representation of "on/walking the streets" - To be homeless or without a place to live

Often appears as...

  • walking the streets homeless
  • left walking the streets

Usage tips

Disapproving

idiomatic phrase

To be involved in prostitution.

Some people had no choice but to earn money by walking the streets.
Visual representation of "on/walking the streets" - To be involved in prostitution

Often appears as...

  • walking the streets at night
  • forced to walk the streets

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Context Matters

The phrase can imply casual wandering or distress based on context.

Illustration for Context Matters
He was on the streets enjoying the festival.
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Not Always Negative

While it may suggest aimlessness, it doesn't always mean something bad.

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On weekends, she loves being on the streets, exploring new areas.
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Context Matters

The phrase can imply casual wandering or distress based on context.

Illustration for Context Matters
He was on the streets enjoying the festival.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Always Negative

While it may suggest aimlessness, it doesn't always mean something bad.

Illustration for Not Always Negative
On weekends, she loves being on the streets, exploring new areas.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Context Matters

The phrase can imply casual wandering or distress based on context.

Illustration for Context Matters
He was on the streets enjoying the festival.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Always Negative

While it may suggest aimlessness, it doesn't always mean something bad.

Illustration for Not Always Negative
On weekends, she loves being on the streets, exploring new areas.
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