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坐冷板凳

zuòlěngbǎndèng

ㄗㄨㄛˋ ㄌㄥˇ ㄅㄢˇ ㄉㄥˋ

  1. 1to hold an inconsequential job
  2. 2to receive a cold reception
  3. 3to be kept waiting for an assignment or audience
  4. 4to be out in the cold
  5. 5to be sidelined
  6. 6to warm the bench
  7. 7to cool one's heels

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