坐冷板凳

zuòlěngbǎndèng

to hold an inconsequential job; to receive a cold reception

Meaning

zuòlěngbǎndèngzuo4 leng3 ban3 deng4
  1. to hold an inconsequential job
  2. to receive a cold reception
  3. to be kept waiting for an assignment or audience
  4. to be out in the cold
  5. to be sidelined
  6. to warm the bench
  7. to cool one's heels

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