Put (something) on the shelf In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put (something) on the shelf", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-13 10:08

Meaning of Put (something) on the shelf

Synonyms:

to put off

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.

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Grammar and Usage of Put (something) on the shelf

Verb Forms

  • putting (something) on the shelf

The verb "put" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Put (something) on the shelf

This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the phrase "on the shelf".
 

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