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Definition on the shelf in British English

on the shelf phrase

phrase
1

unlikely to find a partner or get married, usually because of being too old

Example

In those days, women were considered to be on the shelf at 25.

Synonyms and related words
available common law de facto
2

not being used or discussed at the present time

Example

Can we put that suggestion on the shelf for now?

Synonyms and related words
at full stretch devoted disuse
Definition on the shelf in British English