in the street

Idioms  

1. see under on the street.

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Example Sentences

Trial lawyers are doing the equivalent of lying down in the street to block her reforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

He chose to stay even as authorities cracked down after the massive 2019 protests that saw millions of Hong Kongers in the street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Sometimes, there was yelling and shouting or people giving haircuts in the street.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

As a police truck approached and threatened to interrupt the clean-up effort, Maria stood in the street and blocked the way, hands on her hips in a pose of defiance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The Jansens’ house was like a gaping hole in the street and in our lives.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler