ON THE SHELF


Meaning of ON THE SHELF in English

{adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} Laid aside; not useful anymore. * /When a girl grows up, she puts childish habits on the shelf./ * /Mr. Myron's company put him on the shelf when he reached the age of 65./

Slang English vocab.      Английский сленговый словарь.