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2021-08-13 10:08
Put (something) on the shelf phrase
To change something to a later time than originally planned.
Due to the pandemic, they have agreed to put the repayment of the loan on the shelf to a future unspecified date.
That he kept putting the date with her on the shelf was beginning to annoy her.
They had to put the project on the shelf because of a lack of funds.
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" must be conjugated according to its tense.
This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the phrase "on the shelf".
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