Meaning of 'On the shelf'
What does the saying 'On the shelf' mean?
Idiom: On the shelf
Meaning:
If something like a project is on the shelf, nothing is being done about it at the moment.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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