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stay on the sidelines to not be actively involved in something Usage notes: The sidelines are the lines that mark the edges of a sports field. The majority of western countries decided to stay on the sidelines during the crisis in the Middle East. See also: stay on the sidelines not actively involved in something The majority of Western countries decided to stay on the sidelines during the crisis. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of sidelines (the lines that mark the outer edges of a playing field) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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