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2009.11.09
Welcome back! It's time to turn up the heat a few degrees, pour yourself something hot, and savor the start of another week at Berlitz WordMaster@Work!
Two months have passed since we devoted an @Work series to workplace idioms, so we're due for a few. And remember that although there are thousands of idioms out there, an idiom doesn't become a WordMaster unless it's truly worth your time!
ON THE SHELF (= postponed) 棚上げされて、延期されて
- If something - for example, plans or a project - is on the shelf, it has been delayed or is not being used.
- 計画やプロジェクトなどについて on the shelf と言うと、延期されている、棚上げされている、という意味になります。
- (restaurant owner)
If and when the space next door becomes available, we have plans on the shelf for expanding our seating area and including a bar. - They've had to put production on the shelf until they do some more safety testing.
- It's a shame just to leave a great idea like that on the shelf.
Enjoy the day!