- on the shelf
- ((of an unmarried woman) no longer likely to attract a man enough for him to want to marry her.) vecmeitās
English-Latvian dictionary. 2013.
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on the shelf — {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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
on the shelf — {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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
Off the shelf — In finance or when buying things, off the shelf refers to products that have already been designed and made, compared to made to measure, (or one off, custom built, custom made, etc.), which refers to products that have to be made to a special… … Wikipedia
off-the-shelf — adj. Made in large quantities and intended to be used without modifications; similar to {off the rack}, but not restricted to clothing. Opposite of {custom made}, {made to order}, or {one of a kind}. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
off-the-shelf — /awf dheuh shelf , of /, adj. 1. readily available from merchandise in stock. 2. made according to a standardized format; not developed for specialized or individual needs; ready made: off the shelf computer programs. [1945 50] * * * … Universalium
On the Shelf — is a disco dance song from in the 1978 motion picture soundtrack of Goin Coconuts, featuring Donny and Marie Osmond. The duet received slight radio airplay in the Provo, Utah area when the film was released. Songwriters are Steve Voice and Peter… … Wikipedia
off-the-shelf — adjective Date: 1950 available as a stock item ; not specially designed or custom made < off the shelf software > … New Collegiate Dictionary
off the shelf — phrasal available from stock ; not made to order < off the shelf equipment > … New Collegiate Dictionary
off-the-shelf — adjective As purchased or as commonly available, without modification or customization. We can build a specialized part for you, but an off the shelf product will probably cost less … Wiktionary
To lay on the shelf — Shelf Shelf, n.; pl. {Shelves}. [OE. shelfe, schelfe, AS. scylfe; akin to G. schelfe, Icel. skj[=a]lf. In senses 2 & 3, perhaps a different word (cf. {Shelve}, v. i.).] 1. (Arch.) A flat tablet or ledge of any material set horizontally at a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Off the Shelf Festival — Now in its 20th year, the Off the Shelf Festival of Writing and Reading is an annual event offering excellent quality, exciting, wide ranging and innovative programming and attracting some of the most prestigious names in literature to Sheffield … Wikipedia
