ON THE BENCH Definition & Meaning

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on the bench

Presiding as judge in a law court, as in Lawyers are very careful when Judge Brown is on the bench . This usage alludes to the seat occupied by a judge. [Late 1200s]
Waiting for a chance to participate; also, removed from participation. For example, Mary complained that all her colleagues were going to the sales conference while she was left on the bench . This usage comes from baseball and other sports, where players not deemed ready or competent to play sit on a bench watching the game. [Early 1900s]

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“And when I threw it, I didn’t think it was a good idea. And then obviously he continues to go get it. I told him on the bench, I wish I played with him about 10 years ago because I would have thrown the craziest lobs. I would have thrown them every possession.”

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She buried her face in a towel on the bench.

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Bukayo Saka's return after more than three months out will lift Emirates Stadium even if he starts the game on the bench and, if they need it, he will supply a spark whenever he gets on the pitch.

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A Funko pop figurine of Watkins was even present on the sideline, passed between teammates on the bench throughout the game.

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As for playing with his father on the bench helping coach, Joshua said, “It’s pretty cool.”

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