Put (one) on the shelf verb phrase
To cause someone unable or unavailable to do something
They put our plan on the shelf because they do not have enough money.
I cannot play soccer with my friends this weekend because my left foot was injured.
To delay taking action to solve something
1. To stretch or lengthen something, usually a string or cord of some type
2. To extend, postpone, or make longer than it usually would
1. To stop, delay or diminish something
2. To ignore or end social contact with someone; to separate someone from others
To delay or postpone something that is predicted to be unpleasant, difficult or annoying for as long as possible
The verb "put" should be conjugated according to its tense.
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.