The quarterback remains 'on the shelf' [=is still not playing] with a severe injury.
They put their plan to remodel the house 'on the shelf' for the time being.
They used mostly 'off-the-shelf' stereo components for the media room.
(..) # Always "No huggy, no kissy # # Until I get a wedding ring" # # Oh, my honey, my baby # # Don't put my love upon no shelf # # She said, "Don't hand me no lines # # And keep your hands to yourself" # # B-Baby, baby, baby # (..)2002 Sweet Home Alabama