no place to live
/noʊ pleɪs tu lɪv/phrase★Intermediate
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.
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This phrase is often used to describe homelessness or lack of shelter.
Collocations
have no place to liveto be homelessfind no place to liveto fail to secure housing
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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
determinerplace
a home or residence
nounto live
to reside or have a home
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