idiom
warming the bench
WOR-ming thuh BENCH
ˈwɔːrmɪŋ ðə bɛntʃListen
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Syllable breakdown
warmingthebench
Dictionary meaning
Attending meetings or summits without meaningful participation; occupying a seat without contributing.
Examples
- Critics accused the delegation of merely warming the bench at the climate summit.
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