on the shelf
Language: en
Generalneutral
- Placed or stored on a shelf; located on shelving for display or storage (literal).
Generalinformalneutral
- Set aside, unused, or withdrawn from active service or consideration; kept in reserve or storage.
- Sidelined from professional duties, social activities, or prospects; no longer actively employed or promoted.
Generalinformal
- Regarded as no longer desirable for marriage or partnership (dated usage, often about people).
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