on the street

1. Without a job, unemployed, as in After they fired her she was on the street for two years . [First half of 1900s]

2. Released from prison, as in One more year and he'll be back in the street . [First half of 1900s]

3. Without a regular place of residence, homeless, as in It's terrible to be on the street in winter . [Mid-1800s]

Idioms and Phrases

Also, in the street .