no place to live

/noʊ pleɪs tu lɪv/
homelessness

After losing his job, he found himself with no place to live.

This means he had nowhere to stay and became homeless.


informal

The state of having no home or residence to live in

The city has a growing problem with people who have no place to live.

This refers to the increasing number of homeless individuals in the city.

This phrase is often used to describe homelessness or lack of shelter.

Related Phrases

no place like homeproverb
There is no better place than one's own home

Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is often used in discussions about social issues, housing crises, or personal hardships.

Gold Rule

Avoid Misinterpretation

Ensure the phrase is used to describe a lack of housing, not just a temporary absence from home.

Word Origin

Combination of the words 'no', 'place', and 'to live', forming a phrase that describes the absence of a home.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe homelessness or the lack of a permanent residence.

Word Breakdown

no
not any
determiner
+
place
a home or residence
noun
+
to live
to reside or have a home
verb phrase
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