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Meaning of 'Off the shelf'

What does the saying 'Off the shelf' mean?

Idiom: Off the shelf

Meaning:

If a product is off the shelf, it can be used straightaway without any setting-up.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Furniture and household fittings | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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