deline Idioma

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on the sidelines

on the sidelines
Observing rather than taking part, out of the action, as in Bolivia's neighbors remained on the sidelines, waiting to see which faction in the dispute would prevail. This idiom comes from sports. The sidelines are the two lines defining the sides of the court or playing field and the area immediately beyond them where, in such sports as football, the non-playing team members sit. [First half of 1900s]

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sideline

sideline
on the sidelines
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1) in the area along the sidelines
2) outside the main sphere of action
3) not actively participating

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sidelines

sidelines
see on the sidelines.