ENGLISH
REFERENCE

on the street

idiom
Meaning

living without a home or working outside in public areas; it can also mean what people are saying in public.


Examples
SIMPLE

I heard on the street that the shop is closing soon.

CONTEXTUAL

The rumors on the street suggest that the company will announce major changes to the staff tomorrow.

COMPLEX

Despite the official statements from the government, the word on the street remains that the economic situation is far more precarious than they admit.

Last updated April 22, 2026