on the shelf English

Meaning on the shelf meaning

What does on the shelf mean?

on the shelf Prepositional phrase

— (idiomatic) Laid aside, unused, abandoned.

— (idiomatic, especially of a woman) Unmarried.

— (idiomatic, sports) Injured.

Synonyms on the shelf synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as on the shelf?

on the shelf English » English

spouseless

obsolete

not in use

junked and abandoned

dumped

depleted