warm the bench

• Expresión informal, originalmente del deporte, que significa estar sentado al margen y no participar en una actividad, especialmente a la espera de una oportunidad para jugar o involucrarse.

An informal expression, originally from sports, meaning to sit out and not participate in an activity, especially when waiting for an opportunity to play or be involved.

1. Not playing in a gameB2informalamerican

   To sit on the sidelines as a substitute player, not participating in the game.

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   • He spent most of the season warming the bench.
   • The rookie was disappointed to be warming the bench again.
   • She warmed the bench for the entire championship game.

2. Being inactive or waitingB2informalamerican

   To be in a position of waiting or not being actively involved in an activity.

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   • I'm tired of warming the bench at work; I want a real project.
   • He's been warming the bench in the negotiations, waiting for his turn to speak.
   • She felt like she was just warming the bench in her relationship.