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a) The lines marking the edges.
The coaches watched from the sidelines, remembering their days of glory but only able to offer advice.
b) The area or areas next to but outside a playing area.
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sidelines — Hypothetical position referring to noninvolvement in a stock; merely watching. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary … Financial and business terms
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on the sidelines — An investor who decides not to invest due to market uncertainty. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * on the sidelines ► not being used or not involved in an activity: »The absence of new products is keeping consumers on the sidelines.… … Financial and business terms
from the sidelines — on/from the ˈsidelines idiom watching sth but not actually involved in it • He was content to watch from the sidelines as his wife built up a successful business empire. • She has chosen to remain on the sidelines of public debate. Main entry:… … Useful english dictionary
be left on the sidelines — stay on the sidelines to not be actively involved in something. Telephone companies which do not offer competitive rates will be left on the sidelines … New idioms dictionary
