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ride the pine

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To sit on the bench, to not be used in a game.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • Jones rode the pine much of the season.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: die Bank drücken — To sit on the bench, to not be used in a game
  • Portuguese: amargar banco — To sit on the bench, to not be used in a game
  • Portuguese: esquentar banco — To sit on the bench, to not be used in a game
  • Portuguese: tomar chá de banco — To sit on the bench, to not be used in a game