out of work

Idioms  

1. Unemployed; also, having no work to do. For example, He lost his job a year ago and has been out of work ever since, or They don't give her enough assignments—she's always out of work. Shakespeare used this expression in Henry V (1:2): “All out of work and cold for action.”

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Example Sentences

Pereira had been out of work since being sacked by Wolves in November after a dismal start to the season.

From Barron's

Sheffield-based PM Law closed without warning on 2 February, leaving hundreds of employees out of work and many clients stranded mid-transaction, including in the middle of house sales.

From BBC

When it comes to people receiving benefits because they were out of work, the figures suggest there were about 6.5 million claimants, not nine million.

From BBC

One-quarter of unemployed people have been out of work for at least half a year, according to the report — up from 21% a year ago.

From MarketWatch

“For households this may mean fewer opportunities for professional advancement and pay raises. And for those out of work, a more difficult time finding a replacement job.”

From MarketWatch