on the shelf
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as in off
not being in a state of use, activity, or employment
The idea for a fundraiser has been on the shelf for months.
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“On the shelf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on%20the%20shelf. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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