• leave on the shelf – оставлять не у дел
См. также: on the assets side of a balance sheet, on pain of a fine, on one condition, on such and such a day
From Treasure Island to Beau Geste: why has the classic adventure story been left on the shelf? (The Telegraph)
Sherry, produced only in Spain, is a delicious fortified wine that has been left on the shelf for years, but is now seeing a comeback with a younger generation keen to discover drinks that have a sweeter profile, but plenty of personality. (Mint)
“I had to be proactive as an actor, otherwise I would have been left on the shelf,” he said. (Belfast Telegraph)
The 31-year-old brunette beauty is furious the talented choreographer has been dropped in favour of a younger judge - the show's previous winner Alesha Dixon. Myleene said: "My mum comes from the Philippines and in her culture, the older you get the wiser you are. The whole idea of ageism in the UK confuses me. Women are put on the shelf." (Irish Examiner)
