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# between jobs

phrase (adjective phrase)

«between jobs» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism) unemployed, without a job.

### In the lessons

All regions; polite in conversation, CVs and social talk.

### Examples

- I'm between jobs at the moment.
- Dad's between jobs, so money is tight.
- Gossip: «He says he's between jobs, but it's been a year.»
- Actors are often between jobs.
- Form: «Current status: between jobs.»
- Chat: «Between jobs, so I've got loads of free time.»

### Note

Stands for «out of work». Sounds hopeful, as if the next job is coming soon.