坐冷板凳
Word
to hold an inconsequential job
zuò lěng bǎn dèng
zuo4leng3ban3deng4Meaning
- to hold an inconsequential job CC-CEDICT
- to receive a cold reception CC-CEDICT
- to be kept waiting for an assignment or audience CC-CEDICT
- to be out in the cold CC-CEDICT
- to be sidelined CC-CEDICT
- to warm the bench CC-CEDICT
- to cool one's heels CC-CEDICT