bench

bench jockey

In US baseball slang, a coach or player who berates or derides the umpire or opposing players from his team's dugout bench. In this usage, "jockey," the rider of a race horse, refers to "riding someone," which commonly means to harass or ridicule a person. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I wish you wouldn't be such a bench jockey at our games!

bench warmer

An athlete who does not get much playing time (usually because they are not very good or skilled). I'm just a bench warmer, so you won't see me out on the court much.

grab some bench

In sports, to sit on the bench during a game. After my costly error at first base, the coach told to me to grab some bench.

on the bench

1. Acting as judge in a court case. I thought we had a good chance of winning, but Steinman is on the bench—there's no way he'll rule in our favor.

2. Of a player or players in a team sport, not currently in the game, but situated on the perimeter of the playing area (often literally seated on a bench). The term can refer to players who are available to play or those who are ineligible due to injury, etc. The players on the bench might have a big impact on this game if the starters need to come out. He's been on the bench all season due to problems with his hip.

take the bench

To be appointed as a judge in a court of law. The newest judge of the Supreme Court first took the bench in 1987. We are pleased to announce that Mr. Sherman Oaks will be taking the bench in our federal courthouse this February.

warm the bench

Of a player or players in a team sport, to be situated on the perimeter of the playing area (often literally seated on a bench) but not actively participating in play. The term can refer to players who are available to play or those who are ineligible due to injury, suspension, etc. The players warming the bench might have a big impact on this game if the starters need to come out. He's been warming the bench all season due to problems with his hip. If she gets another penalty, she'll be warming the bench for the rest of the game.

on the bench

1. [of a judge] directing a session of court. I have to go to court tomorrow. Who's on the bench? It doesn't matter who's on the bench. You'll get a fair hearing.

2. sitting, waiting for a chance to play in a game. (In sports, such as basketball, football, soccer, etc.) Bill is on the bench now. I hope he gets to play. John played during the first quarter, but now he's on the bench.

warm the bench

Fig. [for a player] to remain out of play during a game—seated on a bench. John spent the whole game warming the bench. Mary never warms the bench. She plays from the beginning to the end.

on the bench

1. 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]

2. 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]

warm the bench

Also, ride the bench. Be a secondary or substitute participant; wait one's turn to participate. For example, I can't wait till the head of accounting retires; I've been warming the bench for years . This expression comes from such sports as baseball and football, and their standard practice of having substitute players sit on a bench in case they are needed in a game. [Slang; early 1900s]

bench

1. tv. to take someone out of a ball game. The coach benched Jim, who injured his arm.

2. tv. to retire someone; to withdraw someone from something. The manager benched the entire sales staff for cheating on their expense reports.

bench jockey

n. a player who sits on the bench and calls out advice. The coach told all the bench jockeys to shut up.

bench warmer

n. a ballplayer who spends most of the game on the bench waiting to play; a second-rate player. You’ll never be anything but a bench warmer.

grab some bench

tv. go to the bench, during a game. The coach told Freddy to go grab some bench.

take the bench

Law

1. To become a judge.

2. To preside in court: The judge took the bench to hear the plaintiff's motion.

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释义	bench bench jockey In US baseball slang, a coach or player who berates or derides the umpire or opposing players from his team's dugout bench. In this usage, "jockey," the rider of a race horse, refers to "riding someone," which commonly means to harass or ridicule a person. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I wish you wouldn't be such a bench jockey at our games! See also: bench, jockey bench warmer An athlete who does not get much playing time (usually because they are not very good or skilled). I'm just a bench warmer, so you won't see me out on the court much. See also: bench, warmer grab some bench In sports, to sit on the bench during a game. After my costly error at first base, the coach told to me to grab some bench. See also: bench, grab on the bench 1. Acting as judge in a court case. I thought we had a good chance of winning, but Steinman is on the bench—there's no way he'll rule in our favor. 2. Of a player or players in a team sport, not currently in the game, but situated on the perimeter of the playing area (often literally seated on a bench). The term can refer to players who are available to play or those who are ineligible due to injury, etc. The players on the bench might have a big impact on this game if the starters need to come out. He's been on the bench all season due to problems with his hip. See also: bench, on take the bench To be appointed as a judge in a court of law. The newest judge of the Supreme Court first took the bench in 1987. We are pleased to announce that Mr. Sherman Oaks will be taking the bench in our federal courthouse this February. See also: bench, take warm the bench Of a player or players in a team sport, to be situated on the perimeter of the playing area (often literally seated on a bench) but not actively participating in play. The term can refer to players who are available to play or those who are ineligible due to injury, suspension, etc. The players warming the bench might have a big impact on this game if the starters need to come out. He's been warming the bench all season due to problems with his hip. If she gets another penalty, she'll be warming the bench for the rest of the game. See also: bench, warm Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. on the bench 1. [of a judge] directing a session of court. I have to go to court tomorrow. Who's on the bench? It doesn't matter who's on the bench. You'll get a fair hearing. 2. sitting, waiting for a chance to play in a game. (In sports, such as basketball, football, soccer, etc.) Bill is on the bench now. I hope he gets to play. John played during the first quarter, but now he's on the bench. See also: bench, on warm the bench Fig. [for a player] to remain out of play during a game—seated on a bench. John spent the whole game warming the bench. Mary never warms the bench. She plays from the beginning to the end. See also: bench, warm McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. on the bench 1. 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] 2. 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] See also: bench, on warm the bench Also, ride the bench. Be a secondary or substitute participant; wait one's turn to participate. For example, I can't wait till the head of accounting retires; I've been warming the bench for years . This expression comes from such sports as baseball and football, and their standard practice of having substitute players sit on a bench in case they are needed in a game. [Slang; early 1900s] See also: bench, warm The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. bench 1. tv. to take someone out of a ball game. The coach benched Jim, who injured his arm. 2. tv. to retire someone; to withdraw someone from something. The manager benched the entire sales staff for cheating on their expense reports. bench jockey n. a player who sits on the bench and calls out advice. The coach told all the bench jockeys to shut up. See also: bench, jockey bench warmer n. a ballplayer who spends most of the game on the bench waiting to play; a second-rate player. You’ll never be anything but a bench warmer. See also: bench, warmer grab some bench tv. go to the bench, during a game. The coach told Freddy to go grab some bench. See also: bench, grab McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions take the bench Law 1. To become a judge. 2. To preside in court: The judge took the bench to hear the plaintiff's motion. See also: bench, take American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: bench jockey jockey blimp blimp out gun guns brassic lint flash flash on flashing References in periodicals archive Justice Qazi Faez Isa will head bench number 4 that will also include Justice Maqbool Baqir and Justice Ijazul Ahsan. Justice Isa to head SC's bench 4 from Sept 11 Additional Advocate General Mushtaq Mohal told the bench that the AGP was unable to appear due to an unavoidable engagement. Model Town case: High court annoyed at AG's absence During the hearing, Talpur's counsel informed the bench that his client was sick and was not able to appear before the bench. IHC disposes of Talpur's bail plea It is noteworthy that, last week, the Lahore High Court (LHC) chief justice following the reservation shown by Hamza Shehbaz had constituted a new two-member bench to hear his bail petitions. Corruption cases: LHC to hear Hamza Shehbaz bail petitions today The bench comprising Justice Mazahir Ali Akbar Naqvi and Justice Shahid Waheed Khan will hear the petitions of the PML-N leader in Ramzan Sugar Mills, Saaf Pani and assets beyond means cases on June 3. Hamza says doesn't trust NAB chief anymore Harley near Much Wenlock is one of a few settlements that welcomed back all of its servicemen who left to fight in the First World War, and organisers decided on a memorial bench as a fitting tribute to the 20. Villagers double efforts for veterans' tribute Richmond lawyer Thomas Stark IV for the 11th District general district bench Numerous prosecutors are seeking judgeships Last December, at the restaurant soft opening, diners started walking into it the moment the Bench Cafe signage lit up. Traditional Filipino with a stylish spin-the flavors of Bench Cafe A three-member bench of the top court was dissolved at the Peshawar Registry during the case regarding disposal of infectious wastes in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) after Justice Isa had questioned the authority of the top court's human rights cell to issue directives to any official without orders of the court. Justice Shah criticises CJP over independence of judiciary Unique project of funny benches lures both locals and tourists to sit near riverbanks.default:svg width="23" height="23default:use xlink:efault:useefault:svdefault:svg width="22" height="22default:use xlink:efault:useefault:sv New unique benches have appeared in Nitra near the river and petanque playground. Nitra has a bench for fleas This is how Bench nurtures filipino designers !-- -- Always in pursuit of new ways to craft, promote and to love local, retail giant Bench staged its fourth Bench Fashion Week recently, dahlings, at its very own HQ the Bench Tower in Bonifacio Global City. This is how Bench nurtures filipino designers During the hearing, the Apex Court asked the Chairman of the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue Shahid Masood Manzar Bhatti if there is any bench in Quetta on which Mr. SC orders to set up tax benches at Quetta, Multan Islamabad -- A two-member bench formed to hear the disqualification case against Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's chief Imran Khan under Article 62 of the Constitution dissolved again on Thursday. Justice Minallah refuses to hear Imran's disqualification case ISLAMABAD -- The Islamabad High Court constituted on Wednesday a divisional bench to hear a case related to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan's disqualification. IHC constitutes divisional bench to hear disqualification case against Imran ISLAMABAD -- A division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) hearing a petition challenging Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan's eligibility as member of the parliament (MP) was dissolved on Wednesday after the judges refused to hear the case. Bench hearing case against Imran Khan dissolved
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